Front

Wheel Alignment

DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. "Unladen conditions" means that fuel, coolant, and lubricant are full. However, spare tire, jack, and hand tools should be unloaded.

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check the tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Check road wheels for runout.
3. Check wheel bearing axial end play.
4. Check suspension lower ball joint axial endplay.
5. Check shock absorber operation.
6. Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Check each link and arm for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
8. Check the vehicle posture.

INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER
^ Camber, caster cannot be adjusted.
^ Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand that has same height so the vehicle will remain horizontal.





1. Measure camber, caster inclination of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
Camber, caster inclination: Specifications

CAUTION:
^ If camber, caster inclination is not within specification, inspect front suspension parts. Replace damaged or worn out parts.

Toe-In
Measure toe-in using the following procedure.

WARNING:
^ Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
^ Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.

1. Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 meters (16 ft.).





3. Put a mark on base line of tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height as hub center. These are measuring points.





4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).
If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance "B" (front side).

STEERING ANGLE INSPECTION
1. Set wheels in straight-ahead position. Move vehicle to set front wheels on turning radius gauge.
2. Turn steering wheel fully to right and left, and measure steering angle.