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Rear Wheel Alignment





ALIGNMENT / HANDLING DIAGNOSIS: REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT: INSPECTION

NOTICE:
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:

* 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 CAMBER

(a) Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge and position the rear wheel on the wheel alignment tester.

(b) Inspect the camber.

Camber (Unloaded Vehicle):





If the camber is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.

4. INSPECT TOE-IN





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Toe-in:





If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.

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