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Rear Wheel Alignment








SUSPENSION: REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT

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

ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE: For vehicles equipped with VSC, if 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 negative battery terminal for more than 2 seconds.
2. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor and test mode inspection.
HINT: Programming and Relearning

1. INSPECT TIRE
HINT: Component Tests and General Diagnostics

2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified valve.

3. INSPECT TOE-IN





(a) Inspect the toe-in.
Toe-in:

FF






4WD





HINT: If the toe-in is not within the specified value, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.

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

FF





4WD





HINT: If the measured value is not within the specified value, inspect the suspension parts for damage and the wear and replace them if necessary because camber is not adjustable.