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Wheel Alignment: Inspection: Notes

CAUTION:
  • The engine must not be running when performing the inspection and adjustment.
  • When performing the front toe-in adjustment with the steering wheel fixed to the straight-ahead position, be sure to perform the work with the electric power steering assist ON.

    The electric power steering assist is set to ON with the engine stopped, by turning ON the ignition switch within 5 seconds after the engine stops.

Check, adjust and measure the wheel alignment in accordance with the following procedures.

1 Preparation of inspection and adjustment Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>PREPARATION OF INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .
2 Suspension height (front and rear wheels) Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>SUSPENSION HEIGHT .
3 Camber (front wheel) Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>CAMBER .
Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT>CAMBER .
Camber (rear wheel) Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>CAMBER .
NOTE: Rear camber cannot be adjusted. If the value exceeds the inspection value, check the suspension parts and connections for deformation. If defective, replace with new parts.
4 Caster (front wheel) Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>CASTER .
5 Adjustment of difference between right and left steering angles Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>STEERING ANGLE .
Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT>ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND LEFT STEERING ANGLES .
6 Front toe-in Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>FRONT TOE-IN .
Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT>FRONT TOE-IN .
7 Rear toe-in Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>REAR TOE-IN .
Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT>REAR TOE-IN .
8 Thrust angle Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>THRUST ANGLE .
Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT>THRUST ANGLE .