Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Front

TOE-IN
1. Measure the toe-in.

Standard value:
At the center of tire tread
3.5 ± 3.5 mm (0.14 ± 0.14 inches)
At the rim of disc wheel
1.8 ± 1.8 mm (0.07 ± 0.07 inches)
Toe angle (per wheel) 00° - 0017°






2. If the toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust the toe-in by turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).

CAUTION: The difference between the left and right tie rods should not exceed 5 mm (0.2 inches).

3. After adjusting, use a turning radius gage to confirm that the steering wheel turning angle is within the standard value range.

TOE-OUT ANGLE ON TURNS
To check the steering linkage, especially after the vehicle has been involved in an accident or if an accident is presumed, it is advisable to check the tow-out angle on turns in addition to the wheel alignment. Conduct this test on the left turn as well as on the right turn.

Standard value: 21°56' (inner wheel when outer wheel at 20°)

CAMBER

Standard Value: 0°40' ± 30° (Left/right deviation within 30°)





1. Adjust the camber by increasing or decreasing the thickness of the adjusting shim provided between the upper arm shaft and the crossmember.

NOTE:
- Standard thickness of the shim is 4 mm (0.16 inches)
- The number of shims is three or less





Camber adjustment shim (yellow plating)

CASTER

Standard value: 3°00' ± 1° (Left/right deviation within 30')

NOTE:
1. Caster is pre-set at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
2. If the caster is not within the standard value, replace bent or damaged parts.

KINGPIN INCLINATION

Standard value: 14°52'

SIDE SLIP
Measure the side slip with a side slip tester.

Standard value: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.012 inch)