Front Wheel Alignment: Adjustment

Vehicle height: 

Fig 1: Vehicle Height Data

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1. Measuring points: 
2. A: Ground clearance of front wheel center 
3. B: Ground clearance of lower suspension arm front bolt center 
4. C: Ground clearance of axle beam set bolt center 
5. D: Ground clearance of rear wheel center 

HINT: 

Bounce the vehicle at the corners up and down to stabilize the suspension and inspect the vehicle height.

Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Height Measuring Points

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Toe-in: 

Fig 3: Toe-In Data

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If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the rack ends.

1. Remove the rack boot set clips.
   Fig 4: Inspecting Toe-In

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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: 

   Adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.

   Fig 5: Adjusting Toe-In

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4. Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same.

   Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less 

5. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.

   Torque: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft.lbf) 

6. Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.

HINT: 

Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

Fig 6: Identifying Rack End Length Difference

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1. Turn the steering wheel fully and measure the turning angle.

Wheel turning angle: 

Fig 7: Wheel Turning Angle Data

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If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified value, check the right and left rack end lengths.

Fig 8: Inspecting Wheel Angle

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Camber, caster and steering axis inclination: 

Fig 9: Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination Data

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Fig 10: Inspecting Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination

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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 any damage and/or worn-out parts.

1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
3. Clean the installation surface of the shock absorber and the steering knuckle.
   Fig 11: Removing Nuts On The Lower Side Of The Shock Absorber

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4. Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
5. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction which the camber adjustment is required.
6. Tighten the nuts.

   Torque: 132 N.m (1,350 kgf.cm, 97 ft.lbf) 

7. Install the front wheel.

   Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

8. Check the camber.

   HINT: 

   • Adjust the camber to the center of the specified value.
   • Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' to 30' (0.1° to 0.5°).

   If the camber is not within the specified value, using the following table, estimate how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.

   NOTE: Tighten the adjusting bolt with a washer and a new nut.
   Fig 12: Bolt Adjusting Data

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   Fig 13: Adjusting Camber

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9. Perform the steps mentioned above again. In step ( b), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.

HINT: 

When replacing the 2 bolts, replace 1 bolt at a time.