Front Wheel Alignment: Adjustment

Vehicle height: 

Except Air Suspension: 

Fig 1: Vehicle Height Specifications (Except Air Suspension)

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Air Suspension: 

Fig 2: Vehicle Height Specifications (Air Suspension)

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Measuring Points: 

Fig 3: Vehicle Height/ Measuring Points

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1. A: Ground clearance of lower suspension arm No. 2 bush set bolt center 
2. B: Ground clearance of front wheel center 
3. C: Ground clearance of strut rod set bolt center 
4. D: Ground clearance of rear wheel center 

HINT:

Bounce the vehicle at the corners up and down to stabilize the suspension and inspect the vehicle height.

Toe-in: 

Fig 4: Identifying Toe-In

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Fig 5: Inspect Toe-In Specifications Chart

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

1. Remove the rack boot set clips.
2. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
3. Turn the right and left rack ends by equal amounts to adjust the toe-in.

   HINT:

   Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.

4. Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same.
5. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.

   Torque: 74 N.m (755 kgf.cm, 55 ft.lbf) 

6. Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.

   HINT:

   Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

   Fig 6: Turning Right And Left Rack Ends By Equal Amounts Adjust Toe-In

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1. Turn the steering wheel fully left and right measure the turning angle.

   Wheel turning angle: 

   Fig 7: Identifying Wheel Turning Angle

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   Except air suspension: 

   Fig 8: Wheel Turning Angle Specifications Chart (Except Air Suspension)

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   Air suspension: 

   Fig 9: Wheel Turning Angle Specifications Chart (Air Suspension)

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   If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified value, check the right and left rack end lengths.

1. Put the front wheel on the center of the alignment tester.
   Fig 10: Putting Front Wheel On Center Of Alignment Tester

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2. Set the camber -caster - kingpin gauge at the center of the axle hub or drive shaft.

   Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination: 

   Except Air Suspension: 

   Fig 11: Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination Specifications Chart (Except Air Suspension)

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   Air Suspension: 

   Fig 12: Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination Specifications Chart (Air Suspension)

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If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specified values after the camber has been correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damage and/or wear.

1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
   Fig 13: Identifying Nuts At Lower Side Of The Shock Absorber

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   NOTE: When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
3. Clean the installation surface of the shock absorber and the steering knuckle.
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 camber adjustment is required.
   Fig 14: Identifying Direction In Which Camber Adjustments Are Made

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6. Tighten the nuts.

   Torque: 230 N.m (2,350 kgf.cm, 170 ft.) 

   NOTE: When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating and them torque the nuts.
7. Install the front wheel.

   Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

8. Check the camber.

   HINT:

   • Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified value.
   • Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' to 30' (0.1° to 0.5°).

   If the camber is not within the specified value, estimate how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.

   NOTE: Tighten the adjusting bolt with a NEW nut.
   Fig 15: Tightening Adjusting Bolt Chart

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9. Do the steps mentioned above again. At step (b), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.

   HINT:

   When replacing the 2 bolts, replace 1 bolt at a time.

   NOTE: Refer to NOTICE on ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .