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Alignment

NOTE: All specifications are taken with vehicle fluid levels all full and no passengers.

FRONT:

Camber:
Preferred Setting +0.1°
Acceptable Range -0.5° to +0.7°

Camber Side to Side Difference Not to Exceed [1]:
Preferred Setting 0.0°
Acceptable Range 0.7°

Caster:
Preferred Setting +3.1°
Acceptable Range +2.1° to +4.1°

Caster Side to Side Difference Not to Exceed [1]:
Preferred Setting 0.0°
Acceptable Range 1.0°

Toe Right/Left:
Preferred Setting +0.05°
Acceptable Range -0.05° to +0.15°

Total Toe [2]:
Preferred Setting +0.1°
Acceptable Range -0.1° to +0.3°

Fender Lip to Ground Height:
Preferred Setting 711 mm (28.0 inches)
Acceptable Range ± 19 mm (± 0.75 inch)

REAR:

Camber:
Preferred Setting -0.1°
Acceptable Range -0.5° to +0.3°

Toe Right/Left:
Preferred Setting +0.05°
Acceptable Range -0.05° to +0.15°

Total Toe [2],[3]:
Preferred Setting +0.1°
Acceptable Range -0.1° to +0.3°

Thrust Angle:
Preferred Setting 0.0°
Acceptable Range ± 0.15°

Fender Lip to Ground Height:
Preferred Setting 711 mm (28.0 inches)
Acceptable Range ± 19 mm (± 0.75 inch)

[1]: Remove the front shock/spring/upper control arm assemblies. Remove the 2 upper control arm bracket to body locator pins. Install the front shock/spring/upper control arm assembly back in the vehicle. Using the available clearance between the attaching bolts and the shock tower bolts, adjust the side to side Camber and/or Caster to the preferred settings shown above.

[2]: Total toe is the arithmetic sum of the left and right wheel toe settings. Positive is Toe-in, negative is Toe-out. Total toe must be equally split between each front wheel to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting Toe. Left and right toe must be equal to within 0.02 degrees.

[3]: Toe out when backed on alignment rack is toe in when driving.