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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

PREPARATION FOR TOE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Place vehicle in non-loaded state on level floor.
2. Set steering wheel in straight state.
3. Check that inflation pressure of each tire is adjusted properly and disc wheel is free from deflection.
4. Check that each suspension part is free from bend, dent, wear or damage in any other form.
5. Check that ground clearance at the right and left is just about the same.






INSPECTION
1. Measure toe with toe-in gauge. Toe should be within following specifications.
Toe-in: 2 ± 2 mm (0.079 ± 0.079 inch)
2. When checked with side slip tester, side slip should satisfy following specification.
Side slip: 2 ± 3 mm/m (0.079 ± 0.118 inch/3.3 ft.)
3. If toe-in or side slip is out of above corresponding specification, adjust toe properly.