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Rear Wheel Alignment





SUSPENSION: REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT: 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:

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

1. INSPECT TIRES

Testing and Inspection

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.