Front

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT





Before checking front wheel alignment, be sure to make a preliminary inspection (Unladen*).
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheel runout.





Wheel runout:.

3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that front shock absorbers work properly.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION
Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.





1. Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.

Camber, Caster and Kingpin inclination:

2. If camber, caster or kingpin inclination is not within specification, inspect front suspension parts. Replace damaged or worn out parts.

TOE-IN
Measure toe-in using following procedure.

WARNING:
- Perform following procedure always on a flat surface.
- Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.





1. Move front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (196.9 inch).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) at the same height of hub center to be a measuring point.





4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to turn the wheels around 180 degrees.
If the wheels have passed 180 degrees, try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance "B" (front side).

Total toe-in:





7. Adjust toe-in by varying the length of steering tie-rods.
(1) Loosen lock nuts
(2) Adjust toe-in by screwing tie-rods in and out.

Standard length "L": Refer to Steering System.

(3) Tighten lock nuts to specified torque.

Lock nut tightening torque: Refer to Steering System.

FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE





1. Set wheels in straight-ahead position. Then move vehicle forward until front wheels rest on turning radius gauge properly.
2. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turning angle.
Do not hold the steering wheel on full lock for more than 15 seconds.

Wheel turning angle (Full turn):





3. Check stopper bolt head to see whether it contacts stopper bracket at specified outside wheel angle. If not, adjust stopper bolt to contact stopper bracket at the correct angle.
Adjust protrusion of stopper bolt before placing stopper bolt cap
Apply grease to face of stopper bracket that bolt touches.

Tighten stopper bolt lock nut: 54-72 Nm (5.5-7.3 kgf-m, 40-53 ft. lbs.)