REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

For vehicles equipped with VSC, if a wheel alignment has been performed, 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:

  • Perform zero point calibration of the acceleration sensor.

PROCEDURE

  1. INSPECT TIRES

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  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

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  3. INSPECT CAMBER

    Note:

    Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.

    1. C107736C10

      *a

      Camber-caster-kingpin Gauge

      Install a camber-caster-kingpin gauge.

    2. Inspect the camber.

      Camber (Unloaded Vehicle)

      Tire Size

      Camber Inclination

      Right-left Difference

      165/65R14

      -0°54' +/- 0°45' (-0.90° +/- 0.75°)*1

      -0°55' +/- 0°45' (-0.92° +/- 0.75°)*2

      -0°52' +/- 0°45' (-0.87° +/- 0.75°)*3

      0°45' (0.75°) or less

      165/60R15

      -0°54' +/- 0°45' (-0.90° +/- 0.75°)*1

      -0°55' +/- 0°45' (-0.92° +/- 0.75°)*2

      *1: for Normal Roof

      *2: for Canvas Top

      *3: for Rough Road Package

      Tip:

      Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.

  4. INSPECT TOE-IN

    Note:

    Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.

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

    2. Release the parking brake and move the shift lever to N (for Multi-mode Manual Transaxle).

    3. Release the parking brake and move the shift lever to neutral (for Manual Transaxle).

    4. Push the vehicle straight ahead approximately 5 m (16.4 ft.). (Step A)

    5. C188968C02

      *a

      Tread Center Mark

      *b

      Dimension B
      V100135

      Front of the Vehicle

      Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of the rear wheels and measure the distance between the marks (dimension B).

    6. Slowly push the vehicle straight ahead to cause the rear wheels to rotate 180°. Use the rear tire valve as a reference point.

      Tip:

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

    7. C188969C02

      *a

      Dimension A
      V100135

      Front of the Vehicle

      Measure the distance between the tread center marks on the front of the rear wheels (dimension A).

      Toe-in (Unloaded Vehicle)

      Tire Size

      Specified Condition

      Right-left Difference

      165/65R14

      C + D: 0°19' +/- 0°15' (0.32° +/- 0.25°)*1

      C + D: 0°21' +/- 0°15' (0.35° +/- 0.25°)*2

      C + D: 0°18' +/- 0°15' (0.30° +/- 0.25°)*3

      0°30' (0.50°) or less

      B - A: 3.1 +/- 3.0 mm (0.122 +/- 0.118 in.)*1

      B - A: 3.2 +/- 3.0 mm (0.126 +/- 0.118 in.)*2

      B - A: 2.8 +/- 3.0 mm (0.110 +/- 0.118 in.)*3

      6.0 mm (0.236 in.) or less

      165/60R15

      C + D: 0°19' +/- 0°15' (0.32° +/- 0.25°)*1

      C + D: 0°21' +/- 0°15' (0.35° +/- 0.25°)*2

      0°30' (0.50°) or less

      B - A: 3.2 +/- 3.0 mm (0.126 +/- 0.118 in.)*1

      B - A: 3.2 +/- 3.0 mm (0.126 +/- 0.118 in.)*2

      6.0 mm (0.236 in.) or less

      *1: for Normal Roof

      *2: for Canvas Top

      *3: for Rough Road Package

      Tip:

      Measure "B - A" only when "C + D" cannot be measured.

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