Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment

INSPECT TIRE
1. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation presser.
  
  Fig 1: Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications
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MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specification.

Fig 2: Measuring Vehicle Height
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Fig 3: Vehicle Height Specifications
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If the vehicle height is not within the specification, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.
INSPECT TOE-IN
If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it at the tie rod end.

Fig 4: Toe-In Specifications
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Fig 5: Inspecting Toe-In
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ADJUST TOE-IN
1. Remove the boot clips.
2. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
3. Turn the left and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.
  HINT:
  - Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
  - Make sure that the lengths of the left and right rack ends are same.
    Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
4. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
  Torque: 56 N.m (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)
5. Place the boot on the seat and clamp it.
  HINT:
  
  Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
1. Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
  If the wheel angles differ from the standard of the specification, inspect the toe-in.
Fig 7: Wheel Angle Specifications
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Fig 8: Inspecting Wheel Angle
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INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
If the camber is not within the specification, adjust it by adjusting cam.
ADJUST CAMBER
HINT:
- After adjusting the camber, inspect the caster and toe-in.
- Try adjusting the camber to the center value of the specification.
  
  Fig 9: Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination Specifications
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  Fig 10: Inspecting Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination
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1. Loosen the camber adjusting cam nut of the lower suspension arm.
2. Turn the camber adjusting cam of the lower suspension arm and adjust camber.
  HINT:
  
  Camber changes about 5' (0.08°) with each graduation of the adjusting cam.
3. Torque the camber adjusting cam nut of lower suspension arm.
  Torque: 172 N.m (1,755 kgf.cm, 127 ft.lbf)