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Rear Wheel Alignment

NOTICE: For Zero Point Calibration information, please refer to: TSB T-SB-0020-8 (3/25/08).

WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT TIRE
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.

Measuring Point Reference:





3. INSPECT TOE-IN





Toe-in

If the toe-in is not within the specified value, inspect and replace the suspension parts if necessary.

4. ADJUST TOE-IN





a. Measure the lengths of the right and left No. 2 lower suspension arms.
No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch) or less
If the left-right difference is larger than 1.5 mm (0.06 inch), adjust it by following the procedures.
b. Loosen the 2 lock nuts.





c. Turn the right and left adjusting tube by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.

HINT:
- Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
- One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe-in by approximately 1.2° (1°12', 10.8 mm, 0.425 inch).

d. Torque the lock nut.
Torque: 56 Nm (570 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)





5. INSPECT CAMBER

HINT: Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specification, inspect the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn-out parts and replace them if necessary.