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Rear Wheel Alignment

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  1. Measure vehicle height (see   MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT )  .
  2. Install camber/caster/kingpin gauge or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester  .
    1. Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
  3. Inspect camber  .
    1. Camber:
      Fig 1: Identifying Camber Specifications
      G01083108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the measured value is not within the specified value, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear and replace them if necessary because camber is not adjustable.

  4. Inspect toe-in  .
      Fig 2: Identifying Toe-In Measurements
      G01083110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Toe-in (total):
      Fig 3: Identifying Toe-In Specifications
      G01083109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  5. Adjust toe-in  .
    1. Measure the lengths of the right and left No. 2 lower suspension arms.
        Fig 4: Measuring Lower Suspension Arm Lengths
        G01083111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference: 
      2. 1 mm (0.04 in.) or less 

        If the right-left difference is greater than the specified value, adjust the length.

    2. Loosen the lock nuts.
    3. Turn the right and left adjusting tube by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.
      Fig 5: Adjusting Toe-In
      G01083112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
      • One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe-in by about 54' (0.9°, 9.0 mm, 0.354 in.).
    4. Torque the lock nuts.
      1. Torque: 56 N.m (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)