Front
Pre-alignment inspection1. MAKE FOLLOWING CHECKS AND CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS
(a) Check the tires for wear, size and proper inflation.
Cold tire inflation pressure:
FWD/SV21 and 4WD: 2.1 kg-cm2 (30 psi, 206 kpa)
FWD/VZV21: 2.2 kg-cm2 (31 psi, 216 kpa)
(b) Check the front wheel bearings for looseness.
(c) Check the wheel runout.
Lateral runout: Less than 1 .0 mm (0.039 in.)
(d) Check the front suspension for looseness.
(e) Check the steering linkage for looseness.
(f) Check that the front shock absorber function properly by using the standard bounce test.
2. Measure Chassis Ground Clearance
If the clearance of the vehicle is not standard, try to level by locking it down. If still not correct, check for bad springs or suspension parts.
Note: Before inspecting wheel alignment, adjust chassis ground clearance to specification.
3. INSTALL WHEEL ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
4. CHECK WHEEL ANGLE
If steering angles differ from the standard specifications, check to see if the lengths of the left and right tie rods are the same.
Note: If the tie rod lengths are not equal, the steering angle cannot be adjusted properly.
If the tie rod lengths were changed to adjust the wheel angle, reinspect the toe-in.
5. CHECK CAMBER
Note: Camber is not adjustable, if measurement is not within specification, inspect and replace the suspension parts.
6. CHECK STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
Steering axis inclination is not adjustable, if measurement is not within specification, inspect and replace the suspension parts.
7. CHECK CASTER
If caster is not within specification, adjust by increasing or decreasing the spacers.
Note: Caster changes 30° with each spacer. Do not install more than two spacers.
8. INSPECT TOE-IN
Measuring Point Reference:
Toe-in (total):
A + B 0.1° ±0.2°
(C - D -1.0 to 3 mm, 0.04 ±0.08 in.)
If necessary, adjust the toe-in.
9. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Remove the boot clips.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.
(c) Turn the left and right tie rod ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.
Toe-in (total):
A + B 0.1° ±0.2°
(C - D 1 ±2 mm, 0.04 ±0.08 in.)
Note: Insure that the lengths of the left and right tie rod ends length are the same.
Tie rod end length left-right error: Less then 1.5 mm (0.059 in.)
(d) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 570 kg-cm (41 ft-lb, 56 N.m)
(e) Place the boot on the seat and clamp it.
Note: Insure that the boots are not twisted.
10. INSPECT SIDE SLIP (REFERENCE ONLY)
Side slip: Less than 3.0 mm/m (0.118 in./3.3 ft)