FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Front

1. Measure vehicle height.

NOTE: Tire size - 205/65R15




a. Front measuring point; measure from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
Height: 214 mm (8.43 inch)




b. Rear measuring point; measure from the ground to the center of the front side strut rod mounting bolt.
Height: 266 mm (10.47 inch)


NOTE:
^ Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specification.
^ If the vehicle height is not to the specification, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.

2. Install camber-caster-kingpin gauge onto vehicle or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester. Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.

3. Inspect camber, caster and steering axis.

Camber: -0° 37' ± 45' (-0.62° ± 0.75°).
Left-right error: 45' (0.75°) or less

Caster: +2° 11' ± 45' (+2.18° ± 0.75°).
Left-right error: 45' (0.75°) or less

Steering Axis Inclination +13° 04' ± 45' (+13.07° ± 0.75°)
Left-right error: 45' (0.75°) or less

CAUTION: If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specification, after the camber has correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.

Measuring Point Reference:





4. Inspect Toe-In.

NOTE: If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it at the tie rod end.

Toe-In (total):
A + B: +0° 06' ± 12' (+0.1° ± 0.2°)
C - D: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 inch)

NOTE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.

5. Adjust camber.
a. Remove the front wheels and speed sensor clamp.





b. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
c. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
d. Temporarily install the 2 nuts.





e. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber adjustment is required.
f. Tighten the nuts to 211 Nm (156 ft. lbs.).
g. Install the front wheels; torque nuts to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).








h. Check the camber.

NOTE:
- Try to adjust the camber to the center value.
- Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' - 30' (0.1-0.5 ).
- If the camber is not within the specification, using the table below, estimate of how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.

i. Do the above mention steps again. Between step (b) and (c), exchange (1) or (2) selected bolts.

NOTE: When exchange 2 bolts, exchange 1 bolt for each time.

6. Adjust Toe-In.
a. Remove the boot clamps.
b. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.








c. Turn the left and right tie rod ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.

NOTE:
- Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
- Make sure that the length of the left and right tie rod ends length are the same.

Tie Rod End Length Difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 inch). or less

d. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts to 74 Nm (54 ft. lbs.).
e. Place the boot on the seat and install the clip it.

CAUTION: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.





7. Inspect wheel angle.
a. Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.

Wheel Angle
Inside Wheel: +35° 47' ± 2°
Outside Wheel (reference): +31° 25'

b. If the wheel angles differ from the specification, check the left and right tie rod end length.