Front Wheel Alignment

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Measure vehicle height .

Fig 1: Measuring Front Vehicle Height
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Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Height Specifications
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Measure from the ground to the center of the axle beam bushing.

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.

Fig 3: Measuring Rear Vehicle Height
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Install camber/caster/kingpin gauge onto vehicle or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester .

Fig 4: Installing Camber/Caster/Kingpin Gauge
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Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
Inspect camber, caster and steering axis inclination .

Fig 5: Identifying 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.
Inspect toe-in .

Fig 6: Identifying Toe-In Measurements
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Fig 7: Identifying Toe-In Specifications
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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 8: Loosening Lower Shock Absorber
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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 9: Using Shock Absorber To Adjust 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.
  - 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 in Fig 10, estimate for how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Camber Specifications Table
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9. Follow steps a through h again. Between steps 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.
  
  Fig 11: Adjusting Tie Rod Ends
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3. Turn the left and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.
  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 12: Checking For Equal Length Rack Ends
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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 .
1. Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
  
  Fig 14: Identifying Wheel Turning Angle Specifications
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  If the wheel angles differ from the specification, check the left and right rack end lengths.