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Front Wheel Alignment: Adjustment: Adjustment

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NOTE:

For vehicles equipped with VSC, if the wheel alignment has been adjusted, or if suspension or underbody components have been removed/installed or replaced, be sure to perform the following initialization procedure in order for the system to function normally:

  1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal for more than 2 seconds.
  2. Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor and test mode inspection.
  1. INSPECT TIRES  . Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1
  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT 
    Fig 1: Measuring Vehicle Height
    GTY244733Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:
    • Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
    • Be sure to perform measurement on a level surface.
    • If it is necessary to go under the vehicle for measurement, confirm that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is secured with chocks.
    1. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners several times to stabilize the suspension.
    2. Measure the vehicle height.
      • Measuring points (for Torsion Type Suspension):
        • A: Ground clearance of front wheel center
        • B: Ground clearance of lower suspension arm No. 1 bush front bolt center
        • C: Ground clearance of axle beam set bolt center
        • D: Ground clearance of rear wheel center
      • Measuring points (for Double Wishbone Type Suspension):
        • A: Ground clearance of front wheel center
        • B: Ground clearance of lower suspension arm No. 1 bush front bolt center
        • C: Ground clearance of No. 1 lower suspension arm bushing set bolt center
        • D: Ground clearance of rear wheel center

      Vehicle Height (Unloaded Vehicle)

      - Engine Tire Size Front A - B Rear D - C
      for 2WD 2ZR-FE 205/55R16 90 mm (3.54 in.) 46 mm (1.81 in.)
      215/45R17 90 mm (3.54 in.) 46 mm (1.81 in.)
      2AZ-FE 205/55R16 92 mm (3.62 in.) 47 mm (1.85 in.)
      215/45R17 92 mm (3.62 in.) 47 mm (1.85 in.)
      215/45R18 92 mm (3.62 in.) 57 mm (2.24 in.)
      for 4WD 2AZ-FE 205/55R16 88 mm (3.47 in.) 55 mm (2.17 in.)
      215/45R17 88 mm (3.47 in.) 55 mm (2.17 in.)
  3. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE 
    Fig 2: Measuring Turning Angle
    GTY123864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of the turning radius gauge.
    2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right full lock positions, and measure the turning angle.

      Wheel Angle (Unloaded Vehicle)

      - Engine Tire Size Inside Wheel Outside Wheel Reference
      for 2WD 2ZR-FE 205/55R16 37°08' +/- 2°(37.13° +/- 2°) 32°07' (32.12°)
      215/45R17 37°08' +/- 2°(37.13° +/- 2°) 32°07' (32.12°)
      2AZ-FE 205/55R16 36°39' +/- 2° (36.65° +/- 2°) 32°11' (32.18°)
      215/45R17 36°39' +/- 2° (36.65° +/- 2°) 32°11' (32.18°)
      215/45R18 34°23' +/- 2° (34.38° +/- 2°) 30°37' (30.62°)
      for 4WD 2AZ-FE 205/55R16 36°29' +/- 2° (36.48° +/- 2°) 31°58' (31.97°)
      215/45R17 36°29' +/- 2° (36.48° +/- 2°) 31°58' (31.97°)

      If the angles are not as specified, check and adjust the right and left rack end lengths.

  4. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION 
    Fig 3: Identifying Camber-Caster-Kingpin Gauge
    GTY201819Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or place the front wheels on the center of the wheel alignment tester.
    2. Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination.

      Camber Inclination (Unloaded Vehicle)

      - Engine Tire Size Camber Inclination Right-left Difference
      for 2WD 2ZR-FE 205/55R16 -0°34' +/- 45' (-0.57° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R17 -0°34' +/- 45' (-0.57° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      2AZ-FE 205/55R16 -0°34' +/- 45' (-0.57° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R17 -0°34' +/- 45' (-0.57° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R18 -0°34' +/- 45' (-0.57° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      for 4WD 2AZ-FE 205/55R16 -0°35' +/- 45' (-0.58° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R17 -0°35' +/- 45' (-0.58° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less

      Caster Inclination (Unloaded Vehicle)

      - Engine Tire Size Caster Inclination Right-left Difference
      for 2WD 2ZR-FE 205/55R16 2°56' +/- 45' (2.93° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R17 2°55' +/- 45' (2.92° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      2AZ-FE 205/55R16 2°54' +/- 45' (2.90° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R17 2°53' +/- 45' (2.88° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R18 3°00' +/- 45' (3.00° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      for 4WD 2AZ-FE 205/55R16 3°01' +/- 45' (3.02° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R17 3°00' +/- 45' (3.00° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less

      Steering Axis Inclination (Unloaded Vehicle)

      - Engine Tire Size Steering Axis Inclination Right-left Difference
      for 2WD 2ZR-FE 205/55R16 12°29' (12.48°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R17 12°29' (12.48°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      2AZ-FE 205/55R16 12°23' (12.38°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R17 12°23' (12.38°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R18 12°23' (12.38°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      for 4WD 2AZ-FE 205/55R16 12°17' (12.28°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/45R17 12°17' (12.28°) 45' (0.75°) or less
  5. ADJUST CAMBER 
    NOTE:

    Inspect toe-in after the camber has been adjusted.

    1. Remove the front wheel.
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose from the front shock absorber.
      Fig 4: Remove/Install Front Speed Sensor Bolt
      GTY173161Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the clamp and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber.
      Fig 5: Remove/Install Front Speed Sensor Clamp
      GTY204979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the front shock absorber.
      Fig 6: Locating Lower Side Of Front Shock Absorber Nuts
      GTY242699Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Keep the bolts inserted.

    5. Clean the installation surfaces of the front shock absorber and the steering knuckle.
    6. Temporarily install the 2 nuts (Step A).
    7. Fully push or pull the front axle hub in the direction of the required adjustment (Step B).
      Fig 7: Pushing & Pulling Front Axle Hub For Required Adjustment
      GTY166872Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Tighten the nuts.

      Torque: 240 N*m (2447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Keep the bolts from rotating when tightening the nuts.

    9. Install the front speed sensor with the clamp to the front shock absorber.
      Fig 8: Remove/Install Front Speed Sensor Clamp
      GTY204979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Install the front seed sensor and the front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with the bolt.
      Fig 9: Remove/Install Front Speed Sensor Bolt
      GTY173161Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

    11. Install the front wheel.

      Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

    12. Check the camber.
      Fig 10: Identifying Bolts Specification
      GTY216156Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the measured value is not within the specification, calculate the required adjustment amount using the formula below.

      Camber adjustment amount = center value of the specified range - measured value.

      Check the combination of installed bolts. Select appropriate bolts from the table below to adjust the camber to the specified values.

      HINT: 

      Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified values.

      Move the Axle toward (+) in Step B Move the Axle toward (-) in Step B
      Refer to table (1) (Move the axle toward the positive side) Refer to table (2) (Move the axle toward the negative side)
      Fig 11: Camber Adjusting Value Chart (1 Of 2)
      GTY223129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 12: Camber Adjusting Value Chart (2 Of 2)
      GTY243751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      The body and suspension may be damaged if the camber is not correctly adjusted according to the table above.

      NOTE:

      Replace the nut with a new one when replacing the bolt.

    13. Repeat the steps mentioned above. In step (A), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.

      HINT: 

      Replace one bolt at a time when replacing 2 bolts.

  6. INSPECT TOE-IN 
    1. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners several times to stabilize the suspension.
    2. Release the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
    3. Push the vehicle straight ahead approximately 5 m (16.4 ft.) *1.
    4. Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of the front wheels and measure the distance between the marks (dimension B).
      Fig 13: Identifying Tread Center Marks On Rearmost Points Of Front Wheels
      GTY201463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Slowly push the vehicle straight ahead to rotate the front wheels 180° using the front tire valve as a reference point.

      HINT: 

      Do not allow the wheels to rotate more than 180°. If the wheels rotate more than 180°, perform the procedure from *1 again.

    6. Measure the distance between the tread center marks on the front side of the wheels (dimension A).
      Fig 14: Measuring Distance Between Tread Center Marks On Front Side Of Wheels (Dimension A)
      GTY203750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Toe-in (Unloaded Vehicle)

      Item Specified Condition
      Toe-in
      (Total)      		 C + D: 0° +/- 0°12' (0° +/- 0.2°)
      B - A: 0 +/- 2.0 mm (0 +/- 0.0787 in.)

      HINT: 

      • Measure "B - A" only when "C + D" cannot be measured.
      • If the toe-in is not within the specified range, adjust it at the rack ends.
  7. ADJUST TOE-IN 
    1. Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are almost the same.
      Fig 15: Identifying Right & Left Rack Ends
      GTY220117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard difference

      1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) or less

    2. Remove the boot clips.
    3. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
      Fig 16: Loosening Tie Rod End Lock Nuts
      GTY214352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
    5. Tighten 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.

  8. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  9. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal for more than 2 seconds.

  10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  11. PERFORM YAW RATE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 

    for 2AZ-EF: Refer to CALIBRATION

    for 2ZR-FE: Refer to CALIBRATION

  12. CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 

    for 2AZ-EF: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    for 2ZR-FE: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

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