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Rear Wheel Alignment








SUSPENSION: REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT: INSPECTION

INSPECTION
NOTICE: For vehicles equipped with VSC, if wheel alignment has been adjusted, and if suspension or underbody components have been removed/installed or replaced, be sure to perform the following initialization procedure in order for the system to function normally:

1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal for more than 2 seconds.
2 Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
3 Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor and test mode inspection.
HINT: Programming and Relearning

1. INSPECT TIRES
Component Tests and General Diagnostics
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
3. INSPECT CAMBER
(a) Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or set the vehicle on the wheel alignment tester.
(b) Inspect the camber.
Camber:





HINT: Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.





4. INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in:






If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.