Front Suspension

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION: After performing the front wheel alignment, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point.

1. Before the wheel alignment measurement, maintain the front suspension, the steering system, the wheel and tires in good condition.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and position the front wheel in the straight-ahead position to measure the wheel alignment.

TOE-IN
Standard value: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.07 inch)





1. Loosen the lock nut with the tie-rod clip removed, and then perform the adjustment by turning the tie-rod left/right at the same degree in the opposite direction.

NOTE: The toe moves to the outside by turning the tie-rod left to the forward direction, and right to the reverse direction.

2. After adjustment, check that the steering angle is within the standard range using the turning radius gauge.

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION

CAMBER
Standard value
-1° 00' ± 0° 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')

CASTER
Standard value
4° 25' ± 0° 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')

Kingpin inclination 13° 50' ± 1° 30'

NOTE: Camber and caster are preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted.

CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing with the driveshaft nut loosened.





NOTE: Tighten the wheel alignment gauge attachment (special tool: MB991004) to the specified torque, then perform measurement.

Tightening torque: 144-176 Nm (107-129 ft-lb)