Front Wheel Alignment: Inspection

MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Vehicle height (SEDAN):

Fig 1: Vehicle Ride Height Specification Table (Canada)
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Fig 2: Vehicle Ride Height Specification Table (Except Canada)
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Vehicle height (WAGON):

Fig 3: Vehicle Ride Height Specification Table (Canada)
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Fig 4: Vehicle Ride Height Specification Table (Except Canada)
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Measuring points:

A: Ground clearance of the front No.1 lower suspension arm mounting bolt center.

B: Ground clearance of the front wheel center.

C: Ground clearance of the rear wheel center.

D: Ground clearance of the No. 2 lower suspension arm mounting bolt (Suspension member side) tail center.

Vehicle height:

Front: B - A

Rear: C - D

NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.

If the vehicle height is not the specified value, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.

Fig 5: Identifying Vehicle Ride Height Measuring Points
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INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.

Fig 6: Identifying Camber-Caster-Kingpin Gauge Installed On Wheel
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INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
Camber, caster and steering axis inclination (SEDAN):

Fig 7: Front Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination Specification Table (Canada)
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Fig 8: Front Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination Specification Table (Except Canada)
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Camber, caster and steering axis inclination (WAGON):

Fig 9: Front Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination Specification Table (Canada)
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Fig 10: Front Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination Specification Table (Except Canada)
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If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specified values, after the camber has been correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.
ADJUST CAMBER
HINT:

After adjusting the camber, inspect the caster and toe-in.
1. Loosen the camber adjusting cam nut of the No. 1 lower suspension arm.
2. Turn the camber adjusting cam of the No. 1 lower suspension arm and adjust the camber.
  HINT:
  - Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified value.
  - Camber will change about 7.5' (0.13°) with each graduation of the adjusting cam.
  Fig 11: Identifying Camber Adjusting Cam
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3. Torque the camber adjusting cam nut of the No. 1 lower suspension arm.
  Torque: 184 N.m (1,880 kgf.cm, 136 ft.lbf)
INSPECT TOE-IN

Fig 12: Front Toe-In Specification Table
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Fig 13: Identifying Toe-In Measurement
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If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the rack ends.
ADJUST TOE-IN
1. Using pliers, remove the boot clips.
2. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
3. Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.
  HINT:
  
  Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.
  
  Fig 14: Adjusting Toe-In
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4. Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are same.
  Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
  
  Fig 15: Measuring Rack End Length
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5. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
  Torque: 56 N.m (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)
6. Place the boots on the seats and using pliers, install the clips.
HINT:

Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.

Wheel turning angle (SEDAN):

Fig 16: Wheel Turning Angle Specification Table (Canada)
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Fig 17: Identifying Wheel Turning Angle Measurements
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Fig 18: Wheel Turning Angle Specification Table (Except Canada)
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Wheel turning angle (WAGON):

Fig 19: Wheel Turning Angle Specification Table (Canada)
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Fig 20: Wheel Turning Angle Specification Table (Except Canada)
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If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified value, inspect the toe-in.