Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Front

INSPECTION
1. Measure vehicle height.
Tire Size : P205/55R15
Front Measurement: 182.6 mm (7.19 inch).
Rear Measurement: 250.0 mm (9.84 inch).





Front measuring point: Measure from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.





Rear measuring point: Measure from the ground to the center of the strut rod mounting bolt.

NOTICE:
- Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specification.

If the vehicle height is not within the specification, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.
2. Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge onto the wheel alignment tester.
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination.
Camber: -0°46' ± (-0.77° ± 0.75°).
- Left-Right Error: 45' (0.75°) or less.
Caster: 2°05' ± 45' (2.08° ± 0/75°).
- Left-Right Error: 45' (0.75°) or less.
Steering Axis Inclination: 14°58' ± 45' (14.97° ± 0.75°).
- Left-Right Error: 45' (0.75°) or less.
If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specification, After the camber has correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn-out parts.

Measuring Point Reference:





4. Inspect the toe-in.
Toe-in (total):
- A + B: 0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°).
- C - D: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 inch).
If the toe-in is not within the specifications, adjust it at the tie rod end.
5. Adjust camber.

NOTICE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.

a. Remove the front wheels.





b. Remove the two nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
c. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
d. Temporarily install the two nuts.





e. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber adjustment is required.
f. Tighten the two nuts.
Torque: 153 Nm (113 ft. lbs.).
g. Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
h. Check the camber.





HINT:
- Try to adjust the camber to the center value.
- Adjusting value for the set bolts is 0°06' - 0°30' (0.1°- 5°).

If the camber is not within the specification, use the table and estimate how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.





i. Do the above mention steps again. Between the steps b) and c), exchange one or two selected bolts,

HINT: When exchanging two bolts, exchange one bolt for each time.

6. Adjust toe-in.
a. Remove the boot clamps.
b. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.





c. Turn the left. and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.





HINT:
- Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.

Make sure that the length of the left and right rack ends are the same.
Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 inch) or less.
d. Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 56 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
e. Place the boot on the seat and install the clamp.

HINT: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.





7. Inspect wheel angle.
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Inside Wheel: 36°54' ± 2° (36.90° ± 2°).
Outside Wheel (Reference): 30°44' (30.73°).
If the wheel angles differ from the standard specification, adjust the toe-in.