Front Wheel Alignment: Inspection

Measure Vehicle Height

Fig 1: Measuring Vehicle Height (Front)

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VEHICLE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Tire size

Front⁽¹⁾ mm (in.)

Rear⁽²⁾ mm (in.)

205/70R15

230 (9.06)

324 (12.76)

215/65R15

226 (8.90)

320 (12.60)

⁽¹⁾	Measure from ground to center of front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.

⁽²⁾	Measure from ground to center of axle beam bushing.

Fig 2: Measuring Vehicle Height (Rear)

NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specification.

If the vehicle height is not within the specification, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.

Install Camber- Caster- Kingpin Gauge Onto Vehicle Or Position Vehicle On Wheel Alignment Tester

Fig 3: Positioning Wheel On Alignment Tester
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Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
Inspect Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination

Fig 4: Camber, Caster & Steering Axis Inclination Specifications
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NOTE: If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specification, after the camber has correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.

Fig 5: Inspecting Toe-In
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Inspect Toe-In

Fig 6: Toe-In Specifications Table
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If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it at the rack ends.
Adjust Camber
NOTE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.
1. Remove the front wheels and ABS speed sensor clamp.
2. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Shock Absorber Lower Side Nuts
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3. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
4. Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
5. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber adjustment is required.
  
  Fig 8: Adjusting Camber
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6. Tighten the nuts.
  1. Torque: 210 N.m (2,150 kgf.cm, 155 ft.lbf)
7. Install the front wheels.
  1. Torque: 104 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 77 ft.lbf)
8. Check the camber.
  NOTE:
  - Try to adjust the camber to the center value.
  - Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' - 30' (0.1° - 0.5°).
    If the camber is not within the specification, using the table below, estimate for how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.
    
    Fig 9: Bolt Tightening Specifications Table
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9. Follow the above mentioned steps again. Between step (b) and (c), exchange 1 or 2 selected bolts.
  NOTE: When exchanging the 2 bolts, exchange 1 bolt for each time.
Adjust Toe-In
1. Remove the boot clamps.
2. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
3. Turn the left and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.
  
  Fig 10: Turning Left & Right Rack Ends
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  NOTE:
  - Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
  - Make sure that the length of the left and right rack ends are the same.
    
    Fig 11: Measuring Rack End Length
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    Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
4. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
  1. Torque: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 55 ft.lbf)
5. Place the boot on the seat and install the clip it.
  NOTE: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
Inspect Wheel Angle
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.

Fig 12: Inspecting Wheel Angle
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Fig 13: Wheel Angle Specifications Table
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If the wheel angles differ from the specification, check the left and right rack end lengths.