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Rear Wheel Alignment: Adjustment

  1. INSPECT TIRE 
  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See step  2  in ADJUSTMENT) 
    NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
  3. INSPECT TOE-IN 

    Toe-in: 

    Fig 1: Measuring Toe-In - Rear
    G01207243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 2: Toe-In Specifications - Rear
    G01207242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  4. ADJUST TOE-IN 
    1. Measure the lengths of the right and left No. 2 lower suspension arms.

      No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference: 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) or less 

      If the left-right difference is larger than 1.0 mm (0.04 in.), adjust it by following the procedures below.

      Fig 3: Measuring Lower Suspension Arms
      G01207244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Loosen the lock nuts.
    3. Turn the right and left adjusting tube by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.
      Fig 4: Adjusting Toe-In By Turning Adjusting Tubes
      G01207245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
      • One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe-in by approximately 67' (1°12', 10.8 mm, 0.425 in.).
    4. Torque the lock nut.

      Torque: 56 N.m (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf) 

  5. INSPECT CAMBER 
    Fig 5: Camber Specifications - Rear
    G01207246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specification, inspect the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn-out parts and replace them if necessary.