FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear Wheel Alignment






1. Measure rear vehicle height.

NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to specification.

2. Install camber-caster-kingpin gauge onto wheel alignment tester. Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. Inspect camber.

Measuring Point Reference:





4. Inspect toe-in.





5. Adjust camber and toe-in.
a. Measure the length of the lower suspension arm No. 1 and No. 2, as shown in the illustration.
Length: (E - F) or (F - E) should be less 4.0 mm (0.16 inch). If it is not within the specification, adjust the length of the arms by turning the adjusting cam, as shown, until (E - F) or (F - E) is less than 4.0 mm (0.16 inch).





b. Measure the camber and toe-in. If the camber and toe-in are still not within the specification, adjust the camber and toe-in with the adjusting cam. (See adjustment chart).





c. Loosen the front and/or rear cams.
d. Adjust camber and toe-in by turning the front and/or rear cams.
e. Torque the front and/or rear cam nuts to 78 Nm (57 ft. lbs.)