Front
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT1. Measure the vehicle height.
Vehicle Height
Tire Size: P185/60R14
Height (Front): 188 mm (7.40 inch).
Height (Rear): 249 mm (9.80 inch).
Front:
a. To get the front measuring point, measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm front mounting bolt.
Rear:
b. To get the rear measuring point, measure from the ground to the center of the axle beam mounting bolt.
NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specification. If the vehicle height is not within the specification, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.
2. Install a camber-caster-kingpin gauge and place the wheel onto the wheel alignment tester.Make sure to follow the specific instruction of the equipment manufacturer.
3. Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination.
The camber reading should be -0°25' ± 45' (-0.42° ± 0.75°).
The left-right error should be 45' (0.75°) or less.
The caster reading should be 1°30' ± 45'(1.5° ± 0.75°).
The left-right error should be 45' (0.75°) or less.
The steering axis inclination reading should be 12° 15' ± 45' (12.25° ± 0.75°).
The left-right error should be 45' (0.75°) or less.
NOTE: If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specification, after the camber has correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.
Measuring Point Reference:
4. Inspect the toe-in. The toe-in (total) readings should be as follows.
A ± B: 0°06 ± 12'(0.1° ± 0.2°).
C - D: 1 ± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.08 inch).
If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust the rack end. If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust the rack end.
5. Adjust the camber by doing these procedures.
NOTE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.
a. Remove the front wheels.
b. Remove the two nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
c. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
d. Temporarily install the two nuts.
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 to 245 Nm (181 ft. lbs.).
g. Install the front wheels, tightening them to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
h. Check the camber.
NOTE:
^ Try to adjust the camber to the center value.
^ Adjusting value for the set bolts is 0.1° - 0.5°.If the camber is not within the specification, using the table, estimate of how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.
^ Tighten the adjusting bolt with a washer for the bolt side and for the nut side.
i. Do the above mention steps again. Between the step (b) and (c), exchange (1) or (2) selected bolts.
NOTE: When exchange two bolts, exchange one bolt for each time.
6. Adjust the toe-in, doing the following.
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.
NOTE:
^ Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
^ Make sure that the length of the left and right tie rod ends length is the same. The rack end length difference should be 1.5 mm (0.059 inch) or less.
d. Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
e. Place the boot on the seat and clip it.
NOTE: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
7. Inspect the wheel angle.
The wheel angle maximum measurements are as follows.
Inside wheel: 35°45' ± 2° (35.75° ± 2°).
Outside wheel (reference): 32°05'(32.08°).
NOTE: If the wheel angles differ from the standard specifications, adjust the toe-in.