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Wheel Alignment




WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Adjustment


CAMBER, CASTER






1.Adjust with the front/rear side adjusting bolts (1) on the lower link (2).





2.See the following table for the amount of cam bolt scale movement and the variation of camber and caster.

CAUTION:
Align the adjusting bolt cutout with the stamp of lower link bracket.





3. Note the following, and adjust as shown in the figure.
a.Obtain the point at the intersection of the measured values on the figure.





b.Read the coordinate (scale) of the intersection point.
c.Move the front/rear side adjusting bolts by each scale.
- If the coordinate (scale) of the intersection point is positive, move the adjusting bolt to the vehicle inside.
- If the coordinate (scale) of the intersection point is negative, move the adjusting bolt to the vehicle outside.
d.Measure the camber and caster again. Check that the standard is within the proper range.

CAUTION:
- Always adjust the angle difference between left and right cambers within 33'.
- Always adjust the angle difference between left and right casters within 45'.


Camber, caster: Wheel Alignment.

TOE-IN

- Loosen the steering outer socket, and then adjust the length using steering inner socket.
Toe-in: Wheel Alignment.

CAUTION:
- Always evenly adjust both toe-in alternately and adjust the difference between the left and right to the standard.
- Always fix the steering inner socket when tightening the steering outer socket.
- After toe-in adjustment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Work Procedure.