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Rear Wheel Alignment








SUSPENSION: REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT: INSPECTION

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

INSPECTION
NOTE: If the wheel alignment has been adjusted, and if suspension or underbody components have been removed/installed or replaced, be sure to perform the following initialization procedure in order for the system to function normally:

1 Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal for more than 2 seconds.
2 Reconnect the cable to the negative battery terminal.
3 Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor and test mode inspection.

1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Inspect the tires Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
(a) Measure the vehicle height Service and Repair.





3. INSPECT TOE-IN
Standard toe-in:





HINT:
- Measure "C - D" only when "A + B'" cannot be measured.
- If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.

4. INSPECT CAMBER
(a) Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or set the vehicle on a wheel alignment tester.
(b) Inspect the camber.
Standard camber:





HINT: Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.