Suspension System

Alignment

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~30min
2/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
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Repair Procedures

Front Wheel Toe

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 the toe by screwing the tie rod in or out. Toe adjustment must be performed by turning the right and left tie rods by the same amount.

    Toe Total: 0.15° ± 0.2° Individual: 0.075° ± 0.1°

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

    Tightening torque: 49.0–54 N·m

  5. Perform calibration of the steering angle sensor.

    • MDPS: (See Steering System - "Motor Driven Power Steering")

Camber and Caster

Camber and caster are preset at the factory and do not require adjustment. If camber and caster are not within specification, replace or repair the damaged parts, then inspect again.

Camber angle: (EC/Australia) -0.5° ± 0.5° (GEN) -0.4° ± 0.5°

Caster angle: (EC/Australia) 4.65° ± 0.5° (GEN) 4.54° ± 0.5°

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