Front Wheel Alignment

NOTICE: For Zero Point Calibration information, please refer to: TSB T-SB-0020-8 (3/25/08).

INSPECTION





1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT





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





*2: 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 CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE ONTO VEHICLE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.





3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION

HINT: 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 TOE-IN





If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it at the rack ends.
5. ADJUST CAMBER

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





a. Remove the front wheels and speed sensor clamp.
b. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
c. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
d. Temporarily install the 2 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 nuts.
Torque: 211 Nm (2,150 kgf.cm, 156 ft. lbs.)
g. Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
h. Check the camber.





HINT:
- Try to adjust the camber to the center value.
- Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6'- 30' (0.1° - 0.5°).

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

i. Follow the above mentioned steps again. Between step b and c, exchange 1 or 2 selected bolts.

HINT: When exchanging the 2 bolts, exchange 1 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 is the same.

Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 inch) or less
d. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 74 Nm (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
e. Place the boot on the seat and install the clip it.

HINT: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.








7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
If the wheel angles differ from the specification, check the left and right rack end length.