Rear Wheel Alignment: Inspection

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MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ) .
INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
INSPECT TOE-IN

Fig 2: Inspecting Toe-In
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Toe-in:

Fig 3: Rear Toe-In Specifications
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ADJUST CAMBER AND TOE-IN
1. Adjust the camber.
  1. Remove the No. 2 lower suspension arm. (See LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ).
  2. According to the table below, replace the No. 2 lower suspension arm.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower Suspension Arm Part No. & Adjustment Specifications
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  3. Install the No. 2 lower suspension arm (See LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ).
2. Adjust the toe-in.
  1. Loosen the cams.
  2. Adjust toe-in by turning the front and/or rear cams.
  3. Torque the cam nuts.
    HINT:
    
    Toe change about 22.8' (0.38°) with each graduation of the cam.
    
    Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf)
    
    Fig 5: Adjusting Toe-In
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