REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION

Note

If the wheel alignment has been adjusted, and 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 yaw rate and acceleration sensor and test mode inspection.


  1. INSPECT TIRES

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  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

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    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.

    • Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.


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

    2. Measure the vehicle height.


        Measurement points:

      • A: Ground clearance of front No. 1 lower suspension arm bushing set bolt center


      • B: Ground clearance of rear axle beam bushing set bolt center


      • C: Ground clearance of front wheel center


      • D: Ground clearance of rear wheel center

      Vehicle Height (Unloaded Vehicle)
      Tire Size Front C - A Rear D - B
      195/65R15 110 mm (4.33 in.) 30 mm (1.18 in.)
      215/45R17 110 mm (4.33 in.) 30 mm (1.18 in.)

  3. INSPECT CAMBER

    Note

    Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.


    1. Install a camber-caster-kingpin gauge.

    2. Inspect the camber.

      Camber (Unloaded Vehicle)
      Tire Size Camber Inclination Right-left Difference
      195/65R15 -1°28' +/- 30' (-1.47° +/- 0.50°) 30' (0.50°) or less
      215/45R17 -1°28' +/- 30' (-1.47° +/- 0.50°)

      Tech Tips

      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.

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

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      *1 Front of the Vehicle
      *2 Tread Center Mark
      *3 Dimension B

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

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

      Tech Tips

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

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      *1 Front of the Vehicle
      *2 Dimension A

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

      Toe-in (Unloaded Vehicle)
      Tire Size Specified Condition Right-left Difference
      195/65R15 C + D: 0°17' +/- 18' ( 0.28° +/- 0.30°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      B - A: 2.9 +/- 3 mm (0.114 +/- 0.118 in.) -
      215/45R17 C + D: 0°17' +/- 18' ( 0.28° +/- 0.30°) 45' (0.75°) or less
      B - A: 2.9 +/- 3 mm (0.114 +/- 0.118 in.) -

      Tech Tips


      • 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.