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Front Suspension




Service Data and Specifications

General Specification (Front)






Spring Free Height

VQ40DE

Unit: mm (in)






QR25DE

Unit: mm (in)






Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)*6





*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

*2: Target value 35° 26' (35.43°)

*3: Target value 31° 22' (31.37°)

*4: Target value 35° 36' (35.60°)

*5: Target value 31° 44' (31.73°)

*6: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.

Ball Joint






Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)

King Cab

Unit: mm (in)






*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

Crew Cab

Unit: mm (in)






*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.