To VIN # 350000

Before checking front wheel alignment, be sure that vehicle is in an unladen state, i.e. fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil are full and spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.








2. Check wheel runout on the inside and outside.
Wheel Runout average
[(Outside runout value + Inside runout value) x 0.5]:
Refer to illustrations for specifications.

3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.

4. Check front suspension for looseness.

5. Check steering linkage for looseness.

6. Check that front struts work properly.

7. Check vehicle posture (unladen).


CAMBER, CASTER AND KING PIN INCLINATION

Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.





1. Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
Camber, caster and kingpin inclination:
Refer to Specification table.

2. If camber, caster or kingpin inclination is not within specification, inspect front suspension parts. Replace damaged or worn out parts.


TOE IN

Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn front suspension parts.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT NO PERSON IS IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE PUSHING IT.

NOTE: Perform following procedure always on a flat surface.

1. Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.

2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (196.9 inch).





3. Put a mark on base line of tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height as hub center. These are measuring points.





4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).

5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to turn the wheels 180° (1/2 turn).

NOTE: If the wheels have passed 180°, try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.

6. Measure distance "B" (front side).
Total toe-in:
Refer to Specification table.





7. Adjust toe-in by varying the length of steering tie-rods.
a. Loosen lock nuts.
b. Adjust toe-in by screwing tie-rods in and out.

NOTE: Make sure both tie rods are the same length.





Standard length "L": 200 mm (7.87 inch)

c. Tighten outer lock nuts to specified torque.

Lock nut tightening torque: 78 - 98 Nm (58 - 72 ft. lbs.)

TURNING ANGLE

NOTE: Turning angle is set by stroke length of steering gear rack and cannot be adjusted.

1. Set wheels in straight ahead position. Then, move vehicle forward until front wheels rest on turning radius gauge properly.





2. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left and measure wheel turning angle.

CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel on full lock for more than 15 seconds.

Wheel turning angle (Full turn):
Refer to Specification table.