Front Wheel Alignment

NOTE: When using a wheel alignment tester to inspect the front wheel alignment, always position the car on a level surface and the front wheels in the straight ahead position. Prior to inspection, make sure that the front suspension and steering system are in normal operating condition and that wheels and tires are free of deflection and tires are inflated to specification.

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT





Toe-In
Toe-in (B-A or angle) is adjusted by turning the tie rod turnbuckles. Toe-in on the left front wheel can be reduced by turning the tie rod toward the rear of the car. Toe change is achieved by turning the tie for the right and left wheels simultaneously the same amount as follows:
- Number of turns of the tie rod [1]: 1/2
- Change in toe: Approximately 5.5 mm (0.217 inch) 0.58°.

- Number of turns of the tie rod [1]: 1
- Change in toe: Approximately 11 mm (0.433 inch) 1.08°.





NOTE:
- To get toe-in adjustment, turn the right and left tie rods the same amount.
- When adjusting toe-in, loosen the outer bellows clip to prevent twisting the bellows.
- After the adjustment, firmly tighten the tie rod end lock nuts and reinstall the bellows clip.
- Toe (B-A) has a [Standard value] of: 3 mm in-3 out mm (0.12 inch-0.12 inch out).
- Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts to 50-55 Nm (336-400 ft. lbs.).

Camber
The steering knuckle, which is integral with the strut assembly, is pre-adjusted to the specified camber at the factory and requires no adjustment. The camber has a standard value of (0° ± 0.5°) -0.5° to +0.5°.





Caster
Caster is pre-set at the factory and can not be adjusted. If caster is not within standard value, replace the bent or damaged parts. The caster has a standard value of 2° ± 0.5°.





NOTE:
- The front suspension assembly must be free of worn, loose or damaged parts prior to measuring front wheel.
- Measure the wheels alignment by using the special tool.
- Camber and caster are pre-set at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
- If camber and caster are not within specifications, replace the bent or damaged parts.

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT





Toe-In
The toe-in has a range of 8 mm to 4 mm (0.31 inch to 0.16 inch). The rear suspension (B) mounting bolt should be turned an equal amount on both sides when adjusting. To get toe-in, turn the bolt in a clockwise direction at the left wheel. The scale has gradations of approximately 2.4 mm (0.09 inch) (single side toe angle equivalent to 0.23°).





CAUTION: The eccentric bolt should be adjusted within a 90° range left and right from the center position.


[1] Same amount for right and left sides.