Front

Wheel Alignment Inspection

DESCRIPTION
^ Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. "Unladen conditions" means that fuel, coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

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

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

Using a CCK Gauge





1. Remove wheel nuts (3), and install a guide bolt (special service tool) to hub bolt.
2. Screw adapter (special service tool) into plate body (special service tool) until it contacts body tightly.
3. Screw center plate (special service tool) into plate body (special service tool).
4. Insert plate (special service tool) on guide bolt (special service tool). Put spring in, and then evenly screw in guide bolt nut (special service tool). When fastening guide bolt nut, do not completely compress spring.





5. Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of center plate (special service tool) and tightly contact them to measure.
Standard value
Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles: Refer to Specifications.

CAUTION:
^ If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle is outside the standard, check front suspension parts for wear and damage, and replace suspect parts if necessary.
^ King pin inclination angle is reference value, no inspection is required.

Toe-In Inspection
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 vehicle before pushing it.





1. Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 meters (16 ft.).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height of hub center. These are measuring points.





4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).
If 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).
Standard value
Total toe-in: Refer to Specifications Front Wheel Alignment.