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Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment

TOE-IN
Measure the wheel alignment with the vehicle parked on level ground.
The rear suspension and wheels should be serviced to normal condition before measuring wheel alignment.

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




Adjustment is carried out by turning the toe control arm mounting bolt to the left or right by equal amounts.

L.H.: Turning clockwise toe-out direction.
R.H.: Turning clockwise toe-in direction.


Furthermore, toe adjustment can be made at graduations of approximately 1.3 mm (0.05 inch).

CAMBER

Standard value: (-1° 20' ± 30') [Left/right deviation within 30']

NOTE:
1. Camber is preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
2. If camber is not within the standard value, check and replace bent or damaged parts.





3. For vehicles with aluminium type wheels, attach the camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the drive shaft by using the special tool. Tighten the special tool to the same torque [196 - 255 Nm (142 - 184 ft. lbs.)] as the drive shaft nut.

CAUTION: Never subject the wheel bearings to the full vehicle load when the flange nuts are loosened.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the toe control arm assembly or stabilizer link.

NOTE: Cranks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage of the ball joint.