Rear Wheel Alignment

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT TIRE
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

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





3. INSPECT TOE-IN





Toe-in

If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.
4. INSPECT CAMBER
a. Install the camber caster kingpin gauge or position the vehicle on the wheel alignment tester.
b. Inspect the camber.





Camber

If the measured value is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear and replace them if necessary because camber is not adjustable.





5. ADJUST CAMBER AND TOE-IN
a. Measure the distance from the LH rear suspension arm bracket assembly set bolt to the RH rear axle carrier rear side set bolt as shown in the illustration.
b. Measure the distance from the RH rear suspension arm bracket assembly set bolt to the LH rear axle carrier rear side set bolt as shown in the illustration.
c. Employ the same manner to the LH-RH.
Length difference: 6.0 mm (0.236 inch) or less
If the difference exceeds the specified value, adjust it by turning the camber adjusting cam assembly and tie rod adjusting tube.





d. Loosen the camber adjusting cam assembly set nut.
e. Loosen the tie rod adjusting tube set nuts.
f. Adjust the camber and toe-in by turning the adjusting cam and adjusting tube.

HINT: Adjust the camber and toe-in to the center of the specified ranges as much as possible.





Toe-in





Camber

g. Tighten the camber adjusting cam assembly set nut.
Torque: 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft. lbs.)





h. Tighten the tie rod adjusting tube set nut.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)








i. How to read an adjustment chart (using examples).
1. Measure the present alignment.
Example:
Camber (RH): -1°26' (-1.4°)
Camber (LH): -2°26' (-2.4°)
Toe-in (total): IN 7.0 mm (0.276 inch)
2. Mark the difference between the standard value (A) and the measured value (B) on the adjustment chart.
Standard value:
Camber: -0°56' (-0.9°)
Toe-in (total): IN 3.0 mm (0.12 inch)
Formula: A - B = C
Camber: (RH): -0°56' (-1°26') = 0°30'
Camber: (LH): -0°56' (-2°26') = 1°30'
Toe-in (total): IN 3.0 IN 7.0 = OUT 4.0
Toe-in (each side): OUT 2.0
3. As shown in the example chart, read the distance from the marked point to the center of the chart, and adjust the upper and/or lower arm adjusting cams accordingly.
Amount to turn camber adjusting cam assembly (by graduation):
Scale (RH): -(Inward) 1.5
Scale (LH): -(Inward) 5.5
Amount to turn tie rod adjusting tube (by graduation):
Angle (RH): -(Shorter) 96°
Angle (LH): -(Shorter) 108°