Rear
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENTBefore checking rear wheel alignment, be sure to make a preliminary inspection (unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Preliminary Inspection
Aluminum Wheels
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage
If deformed, remove wheel and check runout.
Wheel runout:
Radial runout limit 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
Lateral runout limit 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
3. Check rear wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check rear suspension for looseness.
5. Check that rear shocks work properly.
6. Check vehicle posture (unladen).
Steel Wheels
1. Remove tire from steel wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance machine.
2. Set two dial indicators as shown in the illustration.
3. Set each dial indicator to zero.
4. Rotate wheel, and check dial indicators at several points around the circumference of the wheel.
5. Calculate runout at each point as shown below.
Radial runout = (A + B)/2
Lateral runout = (C + D)/2
6. Select maximum positive runout value and the maximum negative value. Add the two values to determine total runout. In case a positive or negative value is not available, use the maximum value (negative or positive) for total runout.
If the total runout value exceeds the limit, replace steel wheel.
Radial runout limit 0.5 mm (0.020 inch)
Lateral runout limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
Camber
Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Camber: Refer to image.
- If the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.
Toe-in
Toe-in is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted. Measure toe-in using the following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.
WARNING
- Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
- Make sure that no one is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft.).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both rear tires at the same height as hub center. This mark is a measuring point.
4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).
- If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance "B" (front side).
Total toe-in: Refer to image at camber.