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Rear Wheel Alignment: Inspection

  1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER 

    Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.

  3. INSPECT CAMBER 

    2WD Models: 

    Fig 1: Rear Camber Specification (2WD)
    G01158269Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    4WD Models: 

    Fig 2: Rear Camber Specification (4WD)
    G01158270Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    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.

  4. INSPECT TOE-IN 

    2WD Models: 

    Fig 3: Rear Toe-In Specification (2WD)
    G01158271Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    4WD Models: 

    Fig 4: Rear Toe-In Specification (4WD)
    G01158272Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it at the No. 2 lower suspension arm.

    Fig 5: Identifying Rear Toe-In Measurements
    G01158273Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. ADJUST TOE-IN 
    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: 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less 

      If the left-right difference is larger than 3.0 mm (0.118 in.), adjust it by following the procedures below.

    2. Loosen the toe-adjusting cam lock bolt.
      Fig 6: Measuring Distance Between Each Wheel Disc And Corner Of The Toe- Adjusting Cam
      G01158274Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Turn the toe-adjusting cam by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.

      HINT:

      • 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.
        1. 2WD Models: Approx. 3.9 mm (0.154 in.) 
        2. 4WD Models: Approx. 3.4 mm (0.134 in.) 
    4. Torque the lock bolt.
      1. Torque: 113 N.m (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf) 
      Fig 7: Identifying Toe-Adjusting Cam
      G01158275Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002