Alignment: Service and Repair

Fig. 1 Ride Height Measurement:

1. Measure vehicle height.
Tire size: P215/65R15
Front: 237 mm (9.33 inch)
Rear: 279 mm (10.98 inch)
Measuring point:
Front: Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm front mounting bolt.
Rear: Measure from the ground to the center of the lower control arm mounting bolt.

NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to specification.

If the vehicle height is not standard, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.





2. Install camber - caster - kingpin gauge or onto wheel alignment tester.
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. Inspect camber, caster and steering axis inclination.
Camber: 0° 05' ± 30' (0.08° ± 0.5°) [-0° 25' to +0° 35' (-0.42° to +0.58°)]
Caster: 5° 30' ± 30' (5.5° ± 0.5°) [+5° to +6°]
Steering axis inclination: 10° 35' ± 30' (10.58° ± 0.5°) [10° 05' to 11° 05' (10.08° to 11.08°)]

HINT:
^ Make sure that the difference of the both sides alignment is 45' (0.75°).
^ Caster and steering axis inclination are not adjustable. If measurements are not within specification, inspect the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts and replace them necessary.

Measuring Point Reference:

4. Inspect toe-in.
A + B: 0° 12' ± 12' (0.2° ± 0.2°) [+0° to +0° 24' (0.00° to 0.4°)]
C - D: 2 ± 2 mm (0.08 ± 0.08 inch) [0 to 4 mm (0.00 to 0.16 inch)]
If toe-in is not within specification adjust by the tie rod end.
5. Adjust camber.

NOTICE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.

a. Remove the front wheels.





b. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
c. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
d. Temporarily install the 2 nuts.

Fig. 1 Camber Adjustment.:

e. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber adjustment is required.





f. Tighten the nuts.
Torque:
Set bolt: 314 Nm (232 ft. lbs.)
Adjust bolt: 221 Nm (163 ft. lbs.)
g. Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
h. Check the camber.

HINT:
^ Try to adjust the camber to the center value.
^ Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' - 30' (0.1° - 0.5°).





If the camber is not within specification, using the table and estimate of how much additional camber adjustment will be required, select the camber adjusting bolt.

i. Do the above mention steps again. Between the step b. and c., exchange (1) or (2) selected bolts.

HINT: When exchange 2 bolts, exchange 1 bolt for each time.

6. Adjust toe-in.
a. Remove the boot clamps.
b. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.





c. Turn the left and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.

HINT:
^ Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
^ Make sure that the length of the left and right rack ends length is the same.





Tie rod end length difference: 3.0 mm (0.118 inch) or less
Tighten the tie rod end lock nut.
Torque: 91 Nm (67 ft. lbs.)
Place the boot on the seat and clip it.

HINT: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

7. Inspect knuckle stopper bolt protrusion.
a. Remove the stopper bolt cap.





b. Inspect the knuckle stopper protrusion.
Bolt protrusion: 23 mm (0.91 inch)
If the bolt protrusion is not the specification, adjust it.





8. Inspect wheel angle.
a. Remove the caps of the knuckle stopper bolts.
b. Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Inside Wheel: 35° 35' ± 2° [33° 35' to 37° 35']
Outside Wheel (reference): 32° 45'
If the wheel angle differs from specifications, inspect the toe-in.