Suspension System

Wheel Alignment Repair Procedures

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~24min
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Front Wheel Toe

  • When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment machine for front wheel alignment, always position the vehicle on a level surface with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
  • Before inspection, make sure the front suspension and steering system are in normal working condition and the tires are inflated to the specified pressure.
Toe

B - A > 0: Toe-in (+) B - A < 0: Toe-out (-)

Toe Adjustment
  1. Loosen the steering tie-rod end jam nut.
  2. Remove the bellows clamp to prevent the bellows from twisting.
  3. Adjust toe by screwing the tie rod in or out. Toe adjustment must be made by turning the left and right tie rods by the same amount.

    Total toe: 0.1° ± 0.2° Individual: 0.05° ± 0.1°

  4. After completing toe adjustment, install the bellows clamp and tighten the tie rod end lock nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 49.0 ~ 54 N·m

Camber and caster are preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted. If camber and caster are not within specification, replace or repair the damaged parts, then inspect again.

Camber angle: -0.55° ± 0.5°

Caster angle: 4.5° ± 0.5°

Kingpin Angle

Kingpin inclination: 14.0° ± 0.5°

  • Before measuring front wheel alignment angles, replace any worn or damaged front suspension parts.
  • Caster is preset to the specified value at the factory and does not require adjustment.
  • If the roller does not meet specifications, replace bent or damaged parts.
  • The difference between the left and right wheels for caster must be within 0° ± 0.5°.

Rear Wheel Toe

  • When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment machine for rear wheel alignment, always position the vehicle on a level surface.
  • Before inspection, make sure the rear suspension system is in normal working condition and the tires are inflated to the specified pressure.
Toe

B - A > 0: Toe-in (+) B - A < 0: Toe-out (-)

Toe is preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted. If toe is not within specification, replace or repair the damaged parts, then inspect again.

Total toe: 0.34° ± 0.3° Individual: 0.17° ± 0.15°

Camber is preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted. If camber is not within specification, replace or repair the damaged parts, then inspect again.

Camber angle: -0.12° ± 0.15°

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