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Rear Wheel Alignment

SPECIFICATION





Amount of toe can be obtained by subtracting "A" from "B" as shown in figure and therefore is given in mm (inch).





Measure toe with toe-in gauge. Toe should be within following specifications.

Toe-in: 2 ± 2 mm (0.079 ± 0.079 inch)

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.)

If toe-in or side slip is out of above corresponding specification, adjust toe properly.

TOE ADJUSTMENT





1. Loosen right and left No.2 control rod inner nuts.
2. Adjust toe to satisfy specification by turning right and left No.2 control rod inner bolts (cam bolts) by the same amount.
3. After adjustment, tighten right and left nuts to specified torque while holding cam bolt with another wrench to prevent it from turning.
Tightening Torque (a): 90 Nm (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 ft. lbs.)
4. Install suspension frame cap.