Front
Pre-alignment inspection1. MAKE FOLLOWING CHECKS AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS
(a) Check the tires for wear, size and proper inflation.
Cold tire inflation pressure: Front
P195/70R14 26 psi
P205/65R15 26 psi
(b) Check the front wheel bearings for looseness.
(c) Check the wheel runout.
Lateral runout: Less than 1 .0 mm (0.039 in.)
(d) Check the front suspension for looseness.
(e) Check the steering linkage for looseness.
(f) Check that the front shock absorber function properly by using the standard bounce test.
2. Measure Chassis Ground Clearance
Front
P195/70R14 210 mm (8.27 in.)
P205/65R15 213 mm (8.39 in.)
Rear
P195/70R14 262 mm (10.31 in.)
P205/65R15 267 mm (10.51 in.)
If the clearance of the vehicle is not standard, try to level by locking it down. If still not correct, check for bad springs or suspension parts.
Note: Before inspecting wheel alignment, adjust chassis ground clearance to specification.
3. INSTALL WHEEL ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
4. CHECK WHEEL ANGLE
If steering angles differ from the standard specifications, check to see if the lengths of the left and right tie rods are the same.
Tie rod end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
Note: If the tie rod lengths are not equal, the steering angle cannot be adjusted properly.
If the tie rod lengths were changed to adjust the wheel angle, reinspect the toe-in.
5. CHECK CAMBER
-0°35'± 45'
Note: Camber is not adjustable, if measurement is not within specification, inspect and replace the suspension parts.
6. CHECK STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
13°05'±45'
Steering axis inclination is not adjustable, if measurement is not within specification, inspect and replace the suspension parts.
7. CHECK CASTER
1°10'±45'
8. INSPECT TOE-IN
Measuring Point Reference:
Toe-in (total):
A + B 0°±0.2°
(C - D 0°±2 mm, 0°±0.08 in.)
If necessary, adjust the toe-in at the tie rod ends..
9. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Remove the boot clips.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.
(c) Turn the left and right tie rod ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.
Toe-in (total):
A + B 0°±0.2°
(C - D 0°±2 mm, 0°±0.08 in.)
Note: Insure that the lengths of the left and right tie rod ends length are the same.
Tie rod end length left-right error: Less then 1.5 mm (0.059 in.)
(d) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 750 kg-cm (54 ft-lb, 74 N.m)
(e) Place the boot on the seat and clamp it.
Note: Insure that the boots are not twisted.