Before VIN 343314
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTBefore checking front wheel alignment, make a preliminary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Preliminary Inspection
1. Check tires for wear and proper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
Wheel runout (Dial indicator value): Refer to Wheel; Specifications.
3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that front shock absorbers work properly by using the standard bounce test.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen): H = A - B mm (inch)
Refer to Alignment; Specifications.
a. Exercise the front suspension by bouncing the front of the vehicle 4 or 5 times to ensure that the vehicle is in a neutral height attitude.
b. Measure wheel alignment.
Refer to Specifications.
c. If wheel alignment is not as specified, adjust vehicle posture.
Refer to Specifications.
d. Adjust wheel alignment.
Refer to Specifications.
Camber, Caster and Kingpin Inclination
Before checking camber, caster or kingpin inclination, move vehicle up and down on turning radius gauge to minimize friction. Ensure that the vehicle is in correct posture.
- Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust in accordance with the following procedures.
Camber, Caster and Kingpin inclination: Refer to Specifications.
- In the following two cases, temporarily tighten the adjusting bolts while aligning the matching marks with the slits as shown in the figure at the left and measure the camber, caster and kingpin inclination:
a) When replacing the upper link or other suspension parts with new ones
b) When matching marks were not painted on adjusting bolts before suspension disassembly procedures
- If matching marks were already painted during suspension disassembly, align the matching marks with the slits, then temporarily tighten the adjusting bolts. Measure the camber, caster and kingpin inclination.
Adjustment
1. Both camber and caster angles are adjusted by adjusting bolts.
- If the kingpin inclination is outside specifications, check the front suspension parts for wear or damage. Replace faulty parts with new ones.
2. From the measured value, read the coordinate (or: graduation) at the intersecting point in the graph.
a. If the coordinate (or: graduation) at the intersecting point is positive, move the pin outward by turning the corresponding adjusting bolt by the indicated graduation.
b. If the coordinate (or: graduation) at the intersecting point is negative, move the pin inward by turning the corresponding adjusting bolt by the indicated graduation.
After properly moving the pin(s), tighten the front and rear adjusting bolts to specifications.
3. Re-measure to ensure that the camber and caster are within specified tolerances.
[Example]
a. Measured values corresponding with the two values indicated below: (See chart for 4WD model.)
Camber angle: -0°06' (-0.10°)
Caster angle: 2°10' (2.17°)
b. Apply the above two values to the graph and determine point "A".
c. The coordinate (or: graduation) indicates that both the front and rear adjusting bolts must be turned outward by 3 graduations.
Turn the adjusting bolts by the amount corresponding with the 3 Traditions
Toe-in
Measure toe-in using the following procedure.
WARNING:
- Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
- Make sure that no one is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft.).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.
4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).
- If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance "B" (front side).
Total toe-in: Refer to Specifications.
7. Adjust toe-in by varying the length of both steering tie-rods.
a. Loosen clamp bolts or lock nuts.
b. Adjust toe-in by fuming both the left and right tie-rod tubes equal amounts.
Make sure that the tie-rod bars are screwed into the tie-rod tube more than 35 mm (1.38 inch). Make sure that the tie-rods are the same length.
Standard length (A = B):
2WD models: 343.9 mm (13.54 inch)
4WD models: 297.6 mm (11.72 inch)
c. Tighten clamp bolts or lock nuts, then torque them.
Front Wheel Turning Angle
1. Set wheels in straight-ahead position. Then move vehicle forward until front wheels rest properly on turning radius gauge.
2. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turning angle. On power steering models, turn steering wheel to full lock and apply force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22 to 33 lbs.) with engine at idle. Do not hold the steering wheel at full lock for more than 15 seconds.
Wheel turning angle (Full turn):
3. Adjust stopper bolt if necessary.
Standard length "L1" (2WD models): 20 mm (0.79 inch)
(Length before cap is mounted)
Standard length "L2" (4WD models): Except P26517OR15 tire: 26.5 mm (1.043 inch)
(Length before cap is mounted)
P265J7OR15 tire: 30.0 mm (1.2 inch)
(Length before cap is mounted)