Front

Wheel Alignment Inspection

DESCRIPTION
^ Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.

NOTE: Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are designated positions.

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Check the followings.

1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout.
3. Wheel bearing axial end play.
4. Suspension lower ball joint axial end play.
5. Strut operation.
6. Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Each of front suspension member, steering knuckle, strut and transverse link for cracks, deformation and other damage.
8. 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
Install the CCK gauge attachment (SST: KV991 040S0 ( - ) ) as following procedure on wheel, then measure wheel alignment.





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





5. Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of center plate and tightly contact them to measure.
Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles: Refer to SERVICE DATA.

CAUTION:
^ If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle is outside the standard, check suspension member, steering knuckle, strut and transverse link for wear and damage. Replace suspect parts if there are.
^ King pin inclination angles 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 the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (1 Oft).
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 the 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 the distance B (front side).
Total toe-in: Refer to SERVICE DATA.