Suspension System

Wheel Alignment Repair Procedures

4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
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Front Wheel Toe

When using commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment, always place the vehicle on a level surface with the front wheels pointing straight ahead. Before alignment, the steering column should be at approximately the mid tilt position.
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: -0.5° ± 0.5°

Caster: 5.1° ± 0.5°

Rear Wheel Alignment

When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment machine for rear wheel alignment, always park the vehicle on a level surface. Before inspection, make sure the rear suspension system is in normal operating 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: 0.3° (+0.5°/-0.3°) Individual: 0.15° (+0.25°/-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: -1.5° ± 0.5°

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