REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT


  1. INSPECT TIRES


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

      Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
      Tire Size 4 passengers or less 5 passengers

      Front

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)

      Rear

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)

      Front

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)

      Rear

      kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
      215/60R16 95V 230 (2.3, 33)

      230 (2.3, 33)*1

      240 (2.4, 35)*2

      270 (2.7, 39)*3
      215/55R17 93V

      230 (2.3, 33)*1, *2

      240 (2.4, 35)*3

      		 230 (2.3, 33)

      230 (2.3, 33)*1

      260 (2.6, 38)*2

      290 (2.9, 42)*3

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

      *2: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) to 180 km/h (112 mph)

      *3: For driving at 180 km/h (112 mph) to 210 km/h (131 mph)

    2. A01EX4S

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

      Maximum tire runout
      1.4 mm (0.0551 in.)

  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

    A01EX35E01

    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.

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


    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 wheel center


      • B: Ground clearance of lower No. 2 suspension arm bushing set bolt center


      • C: Ground clearance of rear wheel center


      • D: Ground clearance of strut rod set bolt center

      Vehicle Height (Unloaded Vehicle)
      Tire Size Front A - B Rear C - D
      215/60R16

      111 mm (4.37 in.)

      114 mm (4.49 in.)*1 *2

      110 mm (4.33 in.)*1 *3

      41 mm (1.61 in.)

      43 mm (1.69 in.)*1 *2

      40 mm (1.57 in.)*1 *3
      215/55R17

      116 mm (4.57 in.)

      117 mm (4.61 in.)*1

      46 mm (1.81 in.)

      47 mm (1.85 in.)*1

      *1: For Russia

      *2: For 2AR-FE

      *3: For 1AZ-FE

  3. INSPECT CAMBER

    Note

    Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.


    1. A01EYHVE10
      Text in Illustration
      *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
      215/60R16

      -1°09' +/- 45' (-1.15° +/- 0.75°)

      -1°09' +/- 45' (-1.15° +/- 0.75°)*1 *2

      -1°07' +/- 45' (-1.12° +/- 0.75°)*1 *3

      		 45' (0.75°) or less
      215/55R17

      -1°14' +/- 45' (-1.23° +/- 0.75°)

      -1°13' +/- 45' (-1.22° +/- 0.75°)*1

      *1: For Russia

      *2: For 2AR-FE

      *3: For 1AZ-FE

      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)

    4. A01EUD9E06
      Text in Illustration
      *a Tread Center Mark
      *b Dimension B
      A01EUL1 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).

    5. Slowly push the vehicle straight ahead to cause the rear wheels to rotate 180°. Use 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.

    6. A01EX5KE06
      Text in Illustration
      *a Dimension A
      A01EUL1 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)
      Specified Condition
      C + D: 0°22' +/- 0°11' (0.37° +/- 0.18°)
      B - A: 4.0 +/- 2.0 mm (0.157 +/- 0.0787 in.)

      Tech Tips

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

      If the toe-in is not within the specified range, adjust it at the rear No. 2 suspension arms.

  5. ADJUST TOE-IN


    1. A01EU6Y

      Measure the lengths of the right and left rear No. 2 suspension arms.

      Standard difference
      1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) or less
    2. A01EWH7

      Loosen the 2 lock nuts.

    3. If the length difference between the left and right rear No. 2 suspension arm assemblies is not within the specified range, adjust it by following the procedures below.


      1. If the toe-in measurement is greater than the specified range (too much toe-out), extend the shorter rear No. 2 suspension arm by rotating the adjusting tube so that the length difference is within the specified range.

      2. If the toe-in measurement is less than the specified range (too much toe-in), shorten the longer rear No. 2 suspension arm by rotating the adjusting tube so that the length difference is within the specified range.

      3. Measure the toe-in.

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

      Tech Tips


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

      • One turn of each adjusting tube will adjust the toe-in by approximately 10.8 mm (0.425 in.).

    5. Tighten the lock nuts while securing the adjusting tube in the order indicated below:


      1. Tighten the outside lock nut.

      2. Tighten the inside lock nut.

      3. Retighten the outside lock nut.

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