FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 2WD) ADJUSTMENT


  1. INSPECT TIRES


    1. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

      Standard Cold Tire Inflation Pressure (for Europe)
      Tire Size

      Front

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)

      Rear

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
      235/50R18 97W 330 (3.3, 48)*1 330 (3.3, 48)*1
      280 (2.8, 41)*2 280 (2.8, 41)*2
      250 (2.5, 36)*3 240 (2.4, 35)*3
      245/45R19 98Y 280 (2.8, 41)*1 300 (3.0, 44)*1
      250 (2.5, 36)*2 270 (2.7, 39)*2
      240 (2.4, 35)*3 240 (2.4, 35)*3

      *1: For driving at over 210 km/h (131 mph)

      *2: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) to 210 km/h (131 mph)

      *3: For driving at under 160 km/h (100 mph)

      Standard Cold Tire Inflation Pressure (for Australia)
      Tire Size

      Front

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)

      Rear

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
      235/50R18 97W 320 (3.2, 46)*1 330 (3.3, 48)*1
      240 (2.4, 35)*2 240 (2.4, 35)*2
      245/45R19 98Y 280 (2.8, 41)*1 300 (3.0, 44)*1
      240 (2.4, 35)*2 240 (2.4, 35)*2

      *1: For driving at over 160 km/h (100 mph)

      *2: For driving at under 160 km/h (100 mph)

      Standard Cold Tire Inflation Pressure (for Middle East and General Export)
      Tire Size

      Front

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)

      Rear

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
      235/50R18 97W 330 (3.3, 48)*1 330 (3.3, 48)*1
      280 (2.8, 41)*2 280 (2.8, 41)*2
      250 (2.5, 36)*3 240 (2.4, 35)*3
      245/45R19 98Y 280 (2.8, 41)*1 300 (3.0, 44)*1
      250 (2.5, 36)*2 270 (2.7, 39)*2
      240 (2.4, 35)*3 240 (2.4, 35)*3

      *1: For driving at over 210 km/h (131 mph)

      *2: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) to 210 km/h (131 mph)

      *3: For driving at under 160 km/h (100 mph)

      Standard Cold Tire Inflation Pressure (for China)
      Tire Size

      Front

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)

      Rear

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
      235/50R18 97W 330 (3.3, 48)*1 330 (3.3, 48)*1
      240 (2.4, 35)*2 240 (2.4, 35)*2
      245/45R19 98Y 260 (2.6, 38)*1 280 (2.8, 41)*1
      230 (2.3, 33)*2 230 (2.3, 33)*2

      *1: For driving at over 160 km/h (100 mph)

      *2: For driving at under 160 km/h (100 mph)

    2. A01GHKB

      Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.

      Tire runout
      1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or less

  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/o Air Suspension)


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

      A01GNQ8E01
      Standard vehicle height (unloaded)
      Front (A - B) Rear (D - C)
      91 mm (3.58 in.) 76 mm (2.99 in.)
      Measuring points
      A
      Ground clearance of front wheel center
      B
      Ground clearance of front center position of front suspension lower No. 2 arm assembly front bush installation
      C
      Ground clearance of pit center of the attachment rear suspension arm
      D
      Ground clearance of rear wheel center

      Note


      • The standard value shown here is a value that is used for adjusting the wheel alignment and does not indicate the height of an actual vehicle.

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

      Tech Tips

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

  3. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/ Air Suspension)


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

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      Standard vehicle height (unloaded)
      Item Front (A - B) Rear (D - C)
      Sports Package 108 mm (4.25 in.) 103 mm (4.06 in.)
      except Sports Package 98 mm (3.86 in.) 93 mm (3.66 in.)
      Measuring points
      A
      Ground clearance of front wheel center
      B
      Ground clearance of front center position of front suspension lower No. 2 arm assembly front bush installation
      C
      Ground clearance of pit center of the attachment rear suspension arm
      D
      Ground clearance of rear wheel center

      Note


      • The standard value shown here is a value that is used for adjusting the wheel alignment and does not indicate the height of an actual vehicle.

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

      Tech Tips

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

  4. INSPECT TOE-IN


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      Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension and inspect toe-in.

      Toe-in (w/ Air Suspension)

      Toe-in

      (total)

      A + B: 0°00' +/-10' (0.00°+/-0.16°)

      C - D: 0 +/-2 mm (0 +/-0.08 in.)
      Toe-in (w/o Air Suspension)

      Toe-in

      (total)

      A + B: 0°00' +/-10' (0.00°+/-0.16°)

      C - D: 0 +/-2 mm (0 +/-0.08 in.)

      Tech Tips

      If toe-in is not within the specified range, adjust it at the rack ends.

  5. ADJUST TOE-IN


    1. Measure the thread lengths of the right and left rack ends.

      Standard
      Difference in thread length of 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less

    2. Remove the rack boot set clips.

    3. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.

    4. Adjust the rack ends if the difference in thread length between the right and left rack ends is not within the specified range.


      1. Extend the shorter rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the outer-side.

      2. Shorten the longer rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the inner-side.

    5. Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.

      Tech Tips

      Try to adjust toe-in to the center of the specified range.

    6. Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same.

    7. A01GJCAE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut

      Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.

      Torque:
      56 N*m  { 570 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Temporarily tighten the lock nut while holding the hexagonal part of the steering rack end so that the lock nut and the steering rack end do not turn together. Hold the width across flat of the tie rod end and tighten the lock nut.

    8. Perform the VGRS system calibration ( Click here).

    9. Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.

      Tech Tips


      • Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

      • Make sure that the clips are facing towards the front of the vehicle.

  6. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE


    1. A01GKXVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Inside
      *b Outside
      A01GKOV Front of Vehicle

      Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right and measure the turning angle.

      Standard wheel turning angle
      Item Inside wheel Outside wheel: Reference
      Coil suspension 18 in. 41°20' +/-2°(41.33°+/-2°) 35°12' (35.20°)
      Coil suspension 19 in. 40°23' +/-2°(40.38°+/-2°) 34°35' (34.58°)
      Air suspension 18 in. 41°10' +/-2°(41.17°+/-2°) 35°4' (35.07°)
      Air suspension 19 in. 40°13' +/-2°(40.22°+/-2°) 34°26' (34.43°)
      Sports Package 39°57' +/-2°(39.95°+/-2°) 34°14' (34.23°)

      If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified range, check the right and left rack end lengths.

  7. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION


    1. A01GKVQE29
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Alignment Tester
      *2 Camber - Caster - Steering axis inclination Gauge

      Put the front wheels on the center of the alignment tester.

    2. Remove the center ornament.

    3. Install the camber-caster-steering axis inclination gauge at the center of the axle hub or drive shaft.

    4. Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination.

      Standard camber inclination (unloaded)
      Item Camber Inclination
      Coil suspension

      Camber

      Left - right error

      -0°16' +/-45' (-0.27° +/-0.75°)

      30' (0.50°) or less
      Air suspension

      Camber

      Left - right error

      -0°25' +/-45' (-0.42° +/-0.75°)

      30' (0.50°) or less
      Sports Package

      Camber

      Left - right error

      -0°39' +/-45' (-0.65° +/-0.75°)

      30' (0.50°) or less
      Standard caster inclination (unloaded)
      Item Caster Inclination
      Coil suspension

      Caster

      Left - right error

      6°28' +/-45' (6.47° +/-0.75°)

      45' (0.75°) or less
      Air suspension

      Caster

      Left - right error

      6°57' +/-45' (6.95° +/-0.75°)

      45' (0.75°) or less
      Sports Package

      Caster

      Left - right error

      7°21' +/-45' (7.35° +/-0.75°)

      45' (0.75°) or less
      Standard steering axis inclination (unloaded)
      Item Steering axis Inclination
      Coil suspension

      Steering axis

      Left - right error

      9°14' +/-45' (9.23° +/-0.75°)

      30' (0.50°) or less
      Air suspension

      Steering axis

      Left - right error

      9°26' +/-45' (9.43° +/-0.75°)

      30' (0.50°) or less
      Sports Package

      Steering axis

      Left - right error

      9°44' +/-45' (9.73° +/-0.75°)

      30' (0.50°) or less

      Note


      • Inspect while the vehicle is empty.

      • The maximum tolerance of right and left difference for the camber is 30' or less.

      • The maximum tolerance of right and left difference for the caster is 45' or less.

    5. Remove the camber-caster-steering axis inclination gauge and attachment.

    6. Install the center ornament.

      If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specified values, after the camber has been correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.

  8. ADJUST CAMBER AND CASTER


    1. Lift up the vehicle so that there is no load on the tires.

    2. A01GM58

      Place a mark (with spray, etc.) over the front right vehicle side attachment area of the crossmember, which is indicated in the illustration.

    3. Place a mark (with spray, etc.) over the front left vehicle side attachment area of the crossmember.

    4. Loosen areas as necessary so that the front suspension crossmember can move.

    5. Move the front suspension crossmember and adjust the camber and caster.

      A01GN8WE01
      Relative alignment change based on amount of suspension crossmember movement in each direction
      Alignment Change Amount Relative Amount of Movement Between Suspension Crossmember and Vehicle Body
      1 Suspension Crossmember Turn Caster Camber Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side LH Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side RH
      LH RH LH RH Front to Rear Left to Right Front to Rear Left to Right
      - 10' + 3' + 3' - 3'

      + 1 mm

      (+ 0.0394 in.)

      		 - - -
      1' Caster Camber Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side LH Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side RH
      LH RH LH RH Front to Rear Left to Right Front to Rear Left to Right
      + 3' - 10' - 3' + 3' - -

      + 1 mm

      (+ 0.0394 in.)

      		 -
      2 Suspension Crossmember Front to Rear Movement Caster Camber Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side LH Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side RH
      LH RH LH RH Front to Rear Left to Right Front to Rear Left to Right
      - 7.5' - 7.5' +/- 0' +/- 0'

      + 1 mm

      (+ 0.0394 in.)

      		 -

      + 1 mm

      (+ 0.0394 in.)

      		 -
      2' Caster Camber Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side LH Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side RH
      LH RH LH RH Front to Rear Left to Right Front to Rear Left to Right
      + 7.5' + 7.5' +/- 0' +/- 0'

      - 1 mm

      (- 0.0394 in.)

      		 -

      - 1 mm

      (- 0.0394 in.)

      		 -
      3 Suspension Crossmember Left to Right Movement Caster Camber Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side LH Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side RH
      LH RH LH RH Front to Rear Left to Right Front to Rear Left to Right
      + 1' - 1' + 7' - 7' -

      + 1 mm

      (+ 0.0394 in.)

      		 -

      + 1 mm

      (+ 0.0394 in.)
      3' Caster Camber Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side LH Suspension Crossmember Installation Front Side RH
      LH RH LH RH Front to Rear Left to Right Front to Rear Left to Right
      - 1' + 1' - 7' + 7' -

      - 1 mm

      (- 0.0394 in.)

      		 -

      - 1 mm

      (- 0.0394 in.)

    6. Tighten the areas loosened previously.

  9. ADJUST CASTER


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Inner No. 1 Arm Attachment Plate
      *2 Inner No. 2 Arm Attachment Plate
      *a Distinguishing Color

      If the front suspension crossmember's left to right camber value is not as specified even though the camber and caster adjustment was performed, replace the No. 1 arm attachment plate inner and No. 2 arm attachment plate inner. Then perform the camber adjustment again.

      Standard
      No. 1 Arm Attachment Plate Inner No. 2 Arm Attachment Plate Inner Camber Angle Change Caster Angle Change
      - RH LH RH LH - -
      Arm Attachment Part No. and Distinguishing Color Standard Part

      48614-50010

      (Yellow)

      48617-50010

      (Yellow)

      48614-50020

      (White)

      48617-50020

      (White)

      		 0 (Standard) 0 (Standard)
      +2 mm Part

      48614-50030

      (Pink)

      48617-50030

      (Pink)

      48614-50050

      (Blue)

      48617-50050

      (Blue)

      		 + 16.4' + 2.5'

      Tech Tips

      For +2 mm parts, the upper arm installation hole is further toward the outside of the vehicle compared to standard parts.

  10. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION


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      Inspect the front suspension member.


      1. Measure the dimension between the center of the installation bolts of the front No. 2 suspension lower arm.

        Standard length
        788 mm (31.0236 in.)
        If the result is not within the specification, replace the front suspension member.
    2. A01GML6

      Inspect the front No. 1 suspension lower arm.


      1. Remove the front No. 1 suspension lower arm Click here.

      2. Measure the dimension between the center of the front No. 1 suspension lower arm bush and the ball joint stud.

        Standard length
        385.5 mm (15.177 in.)

        Tech Tips

        If the dimension of the front lower suspension arm changes 2 mm (0.0787 in.), the camber will change approximately 15' (0.25°).

    3. A01GL4D

      Inspect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm.


      1. Remove the front No. 2 suspension lower arm Click here.

      2. Measure the dimension between the center of the front lower suspension arm bush and position A.

        Standard length
        315.6 mm (12.425 in.)

        Tech Tips

        If the dimension of the front lower suspension arm changes 2 mm (0.0787 in.), the camber will change approximately 15' (0.25°).

    4. A01GKW0

      Inspect the front No. 1 suspension upper arm.


      1. Remove the front No. 1 suspension upper arm Click here.

      2. Measure the dimension between the center of the front No. 1 suspension upper arm bush and the ball joint stud.

        Standard length
        235.8 mm (9.283 in.)

        Tech Tips

        If the dimension of the front upper suspension arm changes 2 mm (0.0787 in.), the camber will change approximately 15' (0.25°).

    5. A01GO03

      Inspect the front No. 2 suspension upper arm.


      1. Remove the front No. 2 suspension upper arm Click here.

      2. Measure the dimension between the center of the front No. 2 suspension upper arm bush and the ball joint stud.

        Standard length
        224.5 mm (8.839 in.)

        Tech Tips

        If the dimension of the front upper suspension arm changes 2 mm (0.0787 in.), the camber will change approximately 15' (0.25°).

  11. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. A01GM4S

      for LHD:

      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.

    2. A01GI9P

      for RHD:

      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.

  13. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  14. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note


    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal for 2 seconds or more.

  15. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  16. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. A01GM4S

      for LHD:

      Install the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.

      Note

      If the cowl top ventilator louver RH is not properly installed, water may leak into the engine room and cause malfunctions. Therefore, make sure the cowl top ventilator louver RH is installed properly.

    2. A01GI9P

      for RHD:

      Install the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.

      Note

      If the cowl top ventilator louver LH is not properly installed, water may leak into the engine room and cause malfunctions. Therefore, make sure the cowl top ventilator louver LH is installed properly.

  17. PERFORM YAW RATE AND DECELERATION SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION

    Click here

  18. INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT

    Click here