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Front Wheel Alignment





FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

TOE










Standard value
Toe-in (B-A) mm (in) : -2 - 2 mm (-0.078 - 0.078 in)


NOTE:
- Toe-in adjustment should be made by turning the right and left tie rods at the same amount.
- When adjusting toe-in, loosen the outer bellows clip to prevent twisting the bellows.
- After the adjustment, tighten the tie rod end lock nuts firmly and reinstall the bellows clip.
- Adjust each toe-in to be the range of ±1mm.

Tie rod end lock nuts(A) tightening torque :
50 - 55 Nm (5 - 5.5 Kgf-m, 36 - 39 lb-ft)






CAMBER









When the wheel tilts out at the top, then the camber is positive (+).
When the wheel tilts in at the top, then the camber is negative (-).
The steering knuckle which is installed with the strut assembly is pre-set to the specified camber at the factory and doesn't need to be adjusted.

Camber : 0°±30'


CASTER

Caster :
to ground ; 4°00' ± 30'
to body ; 4°30'






NOTE:
- The worn loose or damaged parts of the front suspension assembly must be replaced prior to measuring front wheel alignment.
- Camber and caster are pre-set to the specified value at the factory and don't need to be adjusted.
- If the camber and caster are not within specifications, replace bent or damaged parts.
- The difference of left and right wheels about the camber and the caster must be within the range of 0° ± 30'.