Front Wheel Alignment (4WD & Pre Runner)

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NOTE: Pre runner is the model described below.

RZN191L-TRPDKAB
RZN196L-CRPDKAB
RZN196L-PRPDKAB
VZN195L-CRPDKAB
VZN195L-PRPDKAB

Model identifiers are called out in Wheel Alignment Specifications (Tacoma) table.

Measure vehicle height (See Wheel Alignment Specifications (Tacoma) table).
Measuring points
1. Ground clearance of spindle center. See Fig 1.
2. Ground clearance of front adjusting cam bolt center.
3. Ground clearance of rear axle shaft center.
4. Ground clearance of leaf spring front hanger pin bolt center.
NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
If the vehicle height is not the specified value, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.
Install camber/caster/kingpin gauge or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester .
1. Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
Inspect camber, caster & steering axis inclination (See Wheel Alignment Specifications (Tacoma) table).
Adjust camber and caster .
1. Loosen the front and/or rear adjusting cam nuts.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Camber & Caster Adjusting Cams
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2. Adjust the camber and caster by front and/or rear adjusting cams (See Fig 4 and Fig 5 ).
  
  Fig 3: Adjusting Camber & Caster
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  NOTE: Try to adjust the camber and caster to the center of the specified values.
3. How to read adjustment chart.
  1. Find the wheel alignment standard value applicable for the particular model.
  2. Mark the selected standard value on the adjustment chart. See Fig 5.
    Example :
    1. Camber 0°10'(0.17°)
    2. Caster 1°40'(1.67°)
  3. Mark the alignment value measured when the vehicle was non-loaded on the adjustment chart. See Fig 5.
    Example :
    1. Camber - 0°10'(- 0.17°)
    2. Caster 1°40'(1.67°)
  4. As shown in the chart, read the distance from the measured value to the standard value, and adjust the front and/or rear adjusting cams accordingly. See Fig 4 and Fig 5 .
    Example :
    1. Front cam: -(Shorter) 2.9
    2. Rear cam: -(Shorter) 2.7
    Fig 4: Example Of Camber & Caster Adjustment Chart
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    Fig 5: Camber & Caster Adjustment Chart
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4. Torque the front and/or rear adjusting cam nuts.
  Torque: 130 N.m (1,325 kgf.cm, 96 ft.lbf)
Inspect toe-in (See Wheel Alignment Specifications (Tacoma) table).
1. If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust the rack ends.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Toe-in Measurements
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Adjust toe-in and wheel angle .
NOTE: First, check or adjust the lengths of the rack ends, then adjust the toe-in.

Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less

Fig 7: Measuring Lengths Of Rack Ends
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1. Remove the 2 clips.
2. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Tie Rod End Lock Nuts
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3. Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.
  NOTE: 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.
  1. Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
5. Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts.
  Torque: 55 N.m (560 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)
6. Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
  NOTE: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
7. Inspect the wheel angle.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Wheel Turning Angles
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  Turn the steering wheel fully and measure the turning angle.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Maximum Wheel Turning Angle Specifications
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  1. If the right and left wheel turning angles differ from the specified value, readjust the toe-in and wheel angle within the specified value. At this time, the right and left error lengths of the rack end may be less than 1.5 mm (0.059 in.).