Alignment: Testing and Inspection

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

Required Special Tool:

- MB991004: Wheel Alignment Gauge Attachment
[AWD]

CAUTION:
For AWD-vehicles, never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle load when the drive shaft nuts, or the special tool (MB991004) is loosened.





NOTE:
For AWD-vehicles, attach the camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the drive shaft by using the special tool MB991004. Tighten special tool MB991004 to the same torque 196 - 255 Nm (145 - 188 ft-lb) as the drive shaft nut.

Measure wheel alignment with an alignment equipment on level ground.
The rear suspension, wheels, and tires should be serviced to the normal condition prior to wheel alignment measurement.

CAMBER

Standard value:

-0°50'± 0°30' (Difference between right and left within 30')


TOE-IN

Standard value: 3± 3 mm (0.12± 0.12 inch)


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





1.
CAUTION:

- When adjusting the camber, the arms other than the toe control arm should be tightened.
- After adjusting the camber, be sure to adjust the toe.

Carry out camber adjustment by turning the assist link bolt.
NOTE:

- LH: Clockwise viewed from the rear-> (-) camber
- RH: Clockwise viewed from the rear-> (+) camber
- If either of camber or toe is adjusted, both should fluctuate. For the relationship between the two, refer to CAMBER AND TOE REFERENCE TABLE (Refer to ).





2.
CAUTION:
When adjusting the toe, the arms other than the lower arm assembly should be tightened.

Carry out toe adjustment by turning the lower arm bolt.
NOTE:

- LH: Clockwise viewed from the rear-> Toe-in
- RH: Clockwise viewed from the rear-> Toe-out
- If either of camber or toe is adjusted, both should fluctuate. For the relationship between the two, refer to CAMBER AND TOE REFERENCE TABLE (Refer to ).

CAMBER AND TOE REFERENCE TABLE