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Rear Wheel Alignment

  1. Inspect tire (see   INSPECT TIRE )  .
  2. Measure vehicle height (see   MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT )  .
    NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
  3. Inspect toe-in  .
    Fig 1: Identifying Toe-In Measurements
    G01064480Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Toe-in:
      Fig 2: Identifying Toe-In Specifications
      G01064479Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  4. Adjust toe-in (2WD drive type)  .
    1. Measure the lengths of the right and left No. 2 lower suspension arms.
      Fig 3: Measuring Lower Suspension Arm Length
      G01064481Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.

    2. Loosen the lock nuts.
      Fig 4: Adjusting Lower Suspension Arm Lengths
      G01064482Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Turn the right and left adjusting tube by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.
      NOTE:
      • Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
      • One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe-in by about 67' (1°11', 11.1 mm, 0.437 in.).
    4. Torque the lock nut.
      1. Torque: 56 N.m (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf) 
  5. Adjust toe-in (4WD drive type)  .
    1. Measure the distance between each wheel disc and corner of the toe-adjusting cam then confirm that left and right distances are the same.
      1. 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.

    2. Turn the toe-adjusting cam by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.
      Fig 5: Using Adjusting Cam To Adjust Toe
      G01064483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
      • The toe-in will change by the following specifications corresponding to each graduation of the cam.

        Approx. 3.3 mm (0.13 in.) 

    3. Torque the lock bolt.
      1. Torque: 113 N.m (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf) 
  6. Inspect camber  .
    1. 4WD:
      Fig 6: Identifying Camber Specifications (4WD)
      G01064484Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. 2WD:
      Fig 7: Identifying Camber Specifications (2WD)
      G01064485Courtesy 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 as necessary.