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Rear Wheel Alignment

  1. Measure vehicle height (see   MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT )  .
  2. Install camber/caster/kingpin gauge and position vehicle on wheel alignment tester  .
    1. Follow the specifications of the equipment manufacturer.
  3. Inspect camber  .
    1. Left-right error: 45' (0.75°) or less: 
      Fig 1: Identifying Camber Specifications
      G01084223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the camber is not within the specified value, adjust the camber.

  4. Adjust camber  .
    1. Loosen the camber adjust cam lock bolt.
    2. Fig 2: Loosening Camber Adjust Cam Lock Bolt
      G01084224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Turn the camber adjust cam to adjust the camber.
      NOTE:
      • Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified value.
      • The camber will change about 16' (0.27°) with each graduation of the cam.
    4. Tighten the lock bolt.
      1. Torque: 113 N.m (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf) 
  5. Inspect toe-in  .
    Fig 3: Identifying Toe-In Measurements
    G01084226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 4: Identifying Toe-In Specifications
    G01084225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  6. Adjust toe-in  .
    1. Measure the distance between each wheel disc and corner of the cam bracket, then confirm that both are the same.
        Fig 5: Measuring Distance Between Each Wheel Disc & Corner Of Cam Bracket
        G01084227Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Lower suspension arm length difference: 1 mm (0.04 in.) or less 

        If the difference between the left and right is more than 1 mm (0.04 in.), adjust it by following the step (b) to (d).

    2. Loosen the toe-adjust cam lock bolt.
      Fig 6: Loosening Toe-Adjust Cam Lock Bolt
      G01084228Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Turn the toe-adjust cam an equal amount to adjust toe-in.
      NOTE:
      • Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
      • The toe-in will change about 2.5 mm (0.10 in.) with each graduation of the cam (both side).
    4. Torque the lock bolts.
      1. Torque: 132 N.m (1,350 kgf.cm, 97 ft.lbf)