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Rear Suspension

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Before the wheel alignment measurement, adjust the rear suspension, wheel, and tires in good condition.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface to measure the wheel alignment.

CAMBER
Standard value: -1° 00' ± 0° 30' (difference between left and right within 0° 30')





Tighten the wheel alignment gauge attachment (Special tool: MB991004) to the specified torque, then measure the camber.

Tightening torque: 144-176 Nm (107-129 ft-lb)

If camber is not within the standard value, adjust by following procedures.





1. Turn the lower arm adjusting bolt (camber adjusting bolt) to adjust.

Left wheel: Turning clockwise -] (+) camber
Right wheel: Turning clockwise -] (-) camber

2. After adjusting the camber, the toe should be adjusted.

TOE-IN
Standard value: 3 ± 2 mm (0.12 ± 0.08 inch)

If toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust by following procedures.





1. Be sure to adjust the camber before making toe adjustment. Turn the adjusting bolt (toe adjusting bolt: control link mounting bolt which is located on the inner side of the body) to adjust.

Left wheel: Turning clockwise -] (+) toe-in
Right wheel: Turning clockwise -] (-) toe-in