Rear

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT





Before checking rear wheel alignment, be sure to make a preliminary inspection.

Preliminary Inspection
Make the following checks. Adjust, repair or replace if necessary.
- Check tires for wear and for proper inflation.
- Check rear wheel bearings for excessive play.





- Check wheel runout.

Refer to image.

- Check that rear shock absorber works properly.
- Check rear axle and rear suspension parts for excessive play.
- Check vehicle posture (Unladen). ("Unladen": Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.)

Camber





- Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust in accordance with the following procedures.

Camber: Refer to image.

Fig. 1 Rear Camber Adjustment Pin Location.:

If camber is not within specification, adjust by turning the adjusting bolt.
a. Turn the adjusting bolt to adjust.
Camber changes about 5' with each graduation of the adjusting bolt.
b. Tighten to the specified torque.

69-88 Nm (7.0-9.0 kg-m, 51-65 ft. lbs.)

Toe-In





Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

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

1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft.).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.
4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).





5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).
If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance "B" (front side).

Total toe-in: Refer to image.





7. Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolts.
Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 inch) [One side] with each graduation of the adjusting bolt.
8. Tighten to the specified torque.

69-88 Nm (7.0-9.0 kg-m, 51-65 ft. lbs.)