Alignment: Testing and Inspection

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

1. Before the wheel alignment measurement, adjust the rear suspension, wheel, and tires in good condition.

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface to measure the wheel alignment.

CAMBER

Standard value: - 1°00'± 0°30' (difference between left and right within 0°30')






Tighten the wheel alignment gauge attachment (Special tool: MB991004) to the specified torque, then measure the camber.
Tightening torque: 144 - 176Nm (107 - 129 ft-lb)
If camber is not within the standard value, adjust by following procedures.





1. Turn the lower arm adjusting bolt (camber adjusting bolt) to adjust.

Left wheel: Turning clockwise-> (+) camber
Right wheel: Turning clockwise-> (-) camber
2. After adjusting the camber, the toe should be adjusted.

TOE-IN

Standard value: 3± 2 mm (0.12± 0.08 inch)


It toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust by following procedures.

1. Be sure to adjust the camber before making toe adjustment.





Turn the adjusting bolt (toe adjusting bolt: control link mounting bolt which is located on the inner side of the body) to adjust.

Left wheel: Turning clockwise-> (+) toe-in
Right wheel: Turning clockwise-> (-) toe-in