Suspension System
Alignment
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Repair Procedures
Front Wheel Toe
Toe
B - A > 0: Toe-in (+) B - A < 0: Toe-out (-)
Toe Adjustment- Loosen the steering tie-rod end jam nut.
- Remove the bellows clamp to prevent the bellows from twisting.
- Adjust toe by turning the tie rod in or out. Toe adjustment must be made by turning the right and left tie rods by the same amount.
Toe Total: 0.15° ± 0.2° Individual: 0.075° ± 0.1°

- 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
Rear Wheel Toe
Toe
B - A > 0: Toe-in (+) B - A < 0: Toe-out (-)
Toe is preset at the factory, so it does not need to be adjusted. If toe is not within the standard value, replace or repair the damaged parts, then inspect again. Toe: Europe, Australia Total: 0.4° (+0.4°/-0.3°) Individual: 0.15° ± 0.15° General, Middle East, Russia, Europe (high suspension) Total: 0.23° ± 0.30° Individual: 0.11° ± 0.15° SX Trim (export) Total: 0.19° ± 0.30° Individual: 0.09° ± 0.15° Camber Camber is preset at the factory, so it does not need to be adjusted. If camber is not within the standard value, replace or repair the damaged parts, then inspect again.Camber: -1.5° ± 0.5°
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