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Alignment: Testing and Inspection





ALIGNMENT / HANDLING DIAGNOSIS: REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for Torsion Beam Type Suspension): INSPECTION

NOTICE:
For vehicles equipped with VSC, if the wheel alignment has been adjusted, or 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:

(a) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal for more than 2 seconds.
(b) Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
(c) Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor and test mode inspection.

1. INSPECT TIRES Component Tests and General Diagnostics

2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT Front Wheel Alignment

3. INSPECT TOE-IN





(a) Inspect the toe-in.

Toe-in (Unloaded Vehicle):





HINT
Measure "B - A" only when "C + D" cannot be measured.

* If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.

4. INSPECT CAMBER

(a) Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or put the vehicle on the wheel alignment tester.

(b) Inspect the camber.

Camber Inclination (Unloaded Vehicle):





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.