FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
INSPECT TIRES
MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
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.
Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension.
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*A
Torsion Beam Type Suspension
*B
Double Wishbone Type Suspension
Measure the vehicle height.
Measurement Points:
A: Ground clearance of front lower No. 1 suspension arm bushing set bolt center
B: Ground clearance of rear trailing arm bushing set bolt center (Torsion Beam Type Suspension)
B: Ground clearance of rear No. 2 suspension arm set bolt center (Double Wishbone Type Suspension)
C: Ground clearance of front wheel center
D: Ground clearance of rear wheel center
Vehicle Height (Unloaded Vehicle)
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Engine
Tire Size
Front C - A
Rear D - B
for Hatchback
1AD-FTV
205/55R16
225/45R17
113 mm (4.45 in.)
65 mm (2.56 in.)
1ZR-FAE
195/65R15
106 mm (4.17 in.)
87 mm (3.43 in.)*1
60 mm (2.36 in.)
40 mm (1.57 in.)*1
205/55R16
106 mm (4.17 in.)
87 mm (3.43 in.)*1
60 mm (2.36 in.)
40 mm (1.57 in.)*1
225/45R17
106 mm (4.17 in.)
60 mm (2.36 in.)
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/45R17
111 mm (4.37 in.)
26 mm (1.02 in.)
1NR-FE
195/65R15
106 mm (4.17 in.)
87 mm (3.43 in.)*1
25 mm (0.984 in.)
5 mm (0.197 in.)*1
205/55R16
106 mm (4.17 in.)
87 mm (3.43 in.)*1
25 mm (0.984 in.)
5 mm (0.197 in.)*1
215/45R17
106 mm (4.17 in.)
25 mm (0.984 in.)
for Wagon
1AD-FTV
205/55R16
225/45R17
113 mm (4.45 in.)
66 mm (2.60 in.)
1ZR-FAE
195/65R15
205/55R16
225/45R17
106 mm (4.17 in.)
61 mm (2.40 in.)
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/45R17
112 mm (4.41 in.)
27 mm (1.06 in.)
1NR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/45R17
106 mm (4.17 in.)
27 mm (1.06 in.)
for Sedan
1ZR-FAE
1ZR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
106 mm (4.17 in.)
86 mm (3.39 in.)*1
26 mm (1.02 in.)
6 mm (0.236 in.)*1
2ZR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
106 mm (4.17 in.)
86 mm (3.39 in.)*1
26 mm (1.02 in.)
6 mm (0.236 in.)*1
1NR-FE
195/65R15
106 mm (4.17 in.)
86 mm (3.39 in.)*1
26 mm (1.02 in.)
6 mm (0.236 in.)*1
205/55R16
106 mm (4.17 in.)
86 mm (3.39 in.)*1
25 mm (0.984 in.)
5 mm (0.197 in.)*1
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
111 mm (4.37 in.)
91 mm (3.58 in.)*1
26 mm (1.02 in.)
6 mm (0.236 in.)*1
*1: for Rough Road Package
INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
Note:Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.
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*a
Turning Radius Gauge
*b
Camber-caster-kingpin Gauge
Install a camber-caster-kingpin gauge and place the front wheels on the center of a turning radius gauge.
Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination.
Camber (Unloaded Vehicle)
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Engine
Tire Size
Camber Inclination
Right-left Difference
for Hatchback
1AD-FTV
205/55R16
225/45R17
-0°14' +/- 0°45' (-0.23° +/- 0.75°)
0°45' (0.75°) or less
1ZR-FAE
195/65R15
-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
-0°06' +/- 0°45' (-0.10° +/- 0.75°)*1
205/55R16
-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
-0°06' +/- 0°45' (-0.10° +/- 0.75°)*1
225/45R17
-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/45R17
-0°14' +/- 0°45' (-0.23° +/- 0.75°)
1NR-FE
195/65R15
-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
-0°06' +/- 0°45' (-0.10° +/- 0.75°)*1
205/55R16
-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
-0°06' +/- 0°45' (-0.10° +/- 0.75°)*1
215/45R17
-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
for Wagon
1AD-FTV
205/55R16
225/45R17
-0°14' +/- 0°45' (-0.23° +/- 0.75°)
1ZR-FAE
195/65R15
205/55R16
225/45R17
-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/45R17
-0°14' +/- 0°45' (-0.23° +/- 0.75°)
1NR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/45R17
-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
for Sedan
1ZR-FAE
1ZR-FE
195/65R15
-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
-0°05' +/- 0°45' (-0.08° +/- 0.75°)*1
205/55R16
-0°14' +/- 0°45' (-0.23° +/- 0.75°)
-0°06' +/- 0°45' (-0.10° +/- 0.75°)*1
2ZR-FE
195/65R15
-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
-0°05' +/- 0°45' (-0.08° +/- 0.75°)*1
205/55R16
-0°14' +/- 0°45' (-0.23° +/- 0.75°)
-0°06' +/- 0°45' (-0.10° +/- 0.75°)*1
1NR-FE
195/65R15
-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
-0°05' +/- 0°45' (-0.08° +/- 0.75°)*1
205/55R16
-0°14' +/- 0°45' (-0.23° +/- 0.75°)
-0°06' +/- 0°45' (-0.10° +/- 0.75°)*1
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
-0°14' +/- 0°45' (-0.23° +/- 0.75°)
-0°08' +/- 0°45' (-0.13° +/- 0.75°)*1
*1: for Rough Road Package
Caster (Unloaded Vehicle)
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Engine
Tire Size
Caster Inclination
Right-left Difference
for Hatchback
1AD-FTV
205/55R16
5°45' +/- 0°45' (5.75° +/- 0.75°)
0°45' (0.75°) or less
225/45R17
5°47' +/- 0°45' (5.78° +/- 0.75°)
1ZR-FAE
195/65R15
5°45' +/- 0°45' (5.75° +/- 0.75°)
5°27' +/- 0°45' (5.45° +/- 0.75°)*1
205/55R16
5°45' +/- 0°45' (5.75° +/- 0.75°)
5°28' +/- 0°45' (5.47° +/- 0.75°)*1
225/45R17
5°47' +/- 0°45' (5.78° +/- 0.75°)
1ND-TV
195/65R15
5°47' +/- 0°45' (5.78° +/- 0.75°)
205/55R16
5°47' +/- 0°45' (5.78° +/- 0.75°)
215/45R17
5°48' +/- 0°45' (5.80° +/- 0.75°)
1NR-FE
195/65R15
5°50' +/- 0°45' (5.83° +/- 0.75°)
5°33' +/- 0°45' (5.55° +/- 0.75°)*1
205/55R16
5°51' +/- 0°45' (5.85° +/- 0.75°)
5°34' +/- 0°45' (5.57° +/- 0.75°)*1
215/45R17
5°53' +/- 0°45' (5.88° +/- 0.75°)
for Wagon
1AD-FTV
205/55R16
5°51' +/- 0°45' (5.85° +/- 0.75°)
225/45R17
5°53' +/- 0°45' (5.88° +/- 0.75°)
1ZR-FAE
195/65R15
5°51' +/- 0°45' (5.85° +/- 0.75°)
205/55R16
5°52' +/- 0°45' (5.87° +/- 0.75°)
225/45R17
5°53' +/- 0°45' (5.88° +/- 0.75°)
1ND-TV
195/65R15
5°51' +/- 0°45' (5.85° +/- 0.75°)
205/55R16
5°52' +/- 0°45' (5.87° +/- 0.75°)
215/45R17
5°53' +/- 0°45' (5.88° +/- 0.75°)
1NR-FE
195/65R15
5°55' +/- 0°45' (5.92° +/- 0.75°)
205/55R16
5°56' +/- 0°45' (5.93° +/- 0.75°)
215/45R17
5°57' +/- 0°45' (5.95° +/- 0.75°)
for Sedan
1ZR-FAE
1ZR-FE
195/65R15
5°52' +/- 0°45' (5.87° +/- 0.75°)
5°35' +/- 0°45' (5.58° +/- 0.75°)*1
205/55R16
5°53' +/- 0°45' (5.88° +/- 0.75°)
5°36' +/- 0°45' (5.60° +/- 0.75°)*1
2ZR-FE
195/65R15
5°51' +/- 0°45' (5.85° +/- 0.75°)
5°34' +/- 0°45' (5.57° +/- 0.75°)*1
205/55R16
5°52' +/- 0°45' (5.87° +/- 0.75°)
5°35' +/- 0°45' (5.58° +/- 0.75°)*1
1NR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
5°54' +/- 0°45' (5.90° +/- 0.75°)
5°37' +/- 0°45' (5.62° +/- 0.75°)*1
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
5°50' +/- 0°45' (5.83° +/- 0.75°)
5°33' +/- 0°45' (5.55° +/- 0.75°)*1
*1: for Rough Road Package
Steering Axis Inclination (Unloaded Vehicle)
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Engine
Tire Size
Steering Axis Inclination Reference
for Hatchback
1AD-FTV
205/55R16
225/45R17
12°23' (12.38°)
1ZR-FAE
195/65R15
12°14' (12.23°)
11°48' (11.80°)*1
205/55R16
12°14' (12.23°)
11°48' (11.80°)*1
225/45R17
12°14' (12.23°)
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/45R17
12°21' (12.35°)
1NR-FE
195/65R15
12°14' (12.23°)
11°46' (11.77°)*1
205/55R16
12°14' (12.23°)
11°46' (11.77°)*1
215/45R17
12°14' (12.23°)
for Wagon
1AD-FTV
205/55R16
225/45R17
12°23' (12.38°)
1ZR-FAE
195/65R15
205/55R16
225/45R17
12°14' (12.23°)
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/45R17
12°22' (12.37°)
1NR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/45R17
12°14' (12.23°)
for Sedan
1ZR-FAE
1ZR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
12°14' (12.23°)
11°46' (11.77°)*1
2ZR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
12°14' (12.23°)
11°46' (11.77°)*1
1NR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
12°14' (12.23°)
11°46' (11.77°)*1
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
12°20' (12.33°)
11°53' (11.88°)*1
*1: for Rough Road Package
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ADJUST CAMBER
Note:Inspect toe-in after the camber has been adjusted.
Remove the front wheel.
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Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the front shock absorber.
Note:Keep the bolts inserted.
Remove the top and bottom bolts one at a time and confirm that the steering knuckle can move freely in the front shock absorber.
Note:Do not apply lubricants to the steering knuckle and shock absorber contact surfaces.
Tip:Reinstall each bolt after removing it and confirming steering knuckle movement.
If the steering knuckle does not move freely in the front shock absorber, clean the installation surfaces of the front shock absorber and the steering knuckle.
Temporarily install the 2 nuts. (Step A)
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Fully push or pull the front axle hub in the direction of the required adjustment. (Step B)
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Tighten the 2 nuts.
240 N*m
2447 kgf*cm
177 ft.*lbf
Note:Keep the bolts from rotating when tightening the nuts.
Install the front wheel.
103 N*m
1050 kgf*cm
76 ft.*lbf
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Check the camber.
If the measured value is not within the specification, calculate the required adjustment amount using the formula below.
Camber adjustment amount = center of the specified range - measured value
Check the combination of the installed bolts. Select appropriate bolts from the tables below to adjust the camber to the specified values.
Tip:Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified values.
To move the axle hub toward (+) in step B
To move the axle hub toward (-) in step B
Refer to table (1) (To move the axle hub toward the positive side)
Refer to table (2) (To move the axle hub toward the negative side)
The body and suspension may be damaged if the camber cannot be correctly adjusted according to the tables above.
Note:Replace the nut with a new one when replacing the bolt.
Table (1) (To move the axle hub toward the positive side)
*A
Table (1) (To move the axle hub toward the positive side)
*B
Selected Bolt Combination
*a
Installed Bolt
*b
Adjusting Value
*c
Standard Bolt
*d
90105-17009
*e
90105-17010
*f
90105-17011
Table (2) (To move the axle hub toward the negative side)
*A
Table (2) (To move the axle hub toward the negative side)
*B
Selected Bolt Combination
*a
Installed Bolt
*b
Adjusting Value
*c
Standard Bolt
*d
90105-17009
*e
90105-17010
*f
90105-17011
If the camber was out of adjustment in the previous step, perform the adjust camber steps mentioned above. In step A, replace the existing bolts with the selected bolts.
Tip:Replace one bolt at a time when replacing both bolts.
INSPECT TOE-IN
Note:Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.
Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension.
Release the parking brake and move the shift lever to N (for CVT and Multi-mode Manual Transaxle).
Release the parking brake and move the shift lever to neutral (for Manual Transaxle).
Push the vehicle straight ahead approximately 5 m (16.4 ft.). (Step C)
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*a
Tread Center Mark
*b
Dimension B
Front of the Vehicle
Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of the front wheels and measure the distance between the marks (dimension B).
Slowly push the vehicle straight ahead to cause the front wheels to rotate 180°. Use the front 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 C again.
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*a
Dimension A
Front of the Vehicle
Measure the distance between the tread center marks on the front of the wheels (dimension A).
Toe-in (Unloaded Vehicle)
Specified Condition
C + D: 0°11' +/- 0°11' (0.18° +/- 0.18°)
B - A: 2.0 +/- 2.0 mm (0.0787 +/- 0.0787 in.)
Tip:Measure "B - A" only when "C + D" cannot be measured.
If the toe-in is not within the specified range, adjust it at the rack ends.
ADJUST TOE-IN
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*a
Thread Length
Make sure that the thread length of the right and left rack ends are approximately the same.
Standard Difference
1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) or less
Remove the boot clips.
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Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
Adjust the rack ends if the difference in thread length between the right and left rack ends is not within the specified range.
If the toe-in measurement is greater than the specified range (too much toe-out), extend the shorter rack end so that the length difference is within the specified range.
If the toe-in measurement is less than the specified range (too much toe-in), shorten the longer rack end so that the length difference is within the specified range.
Measure the toe-in.
Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.
Make sure that the thread length of the right and left rack ends are the same.
Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts.
74 N*m
755 kgf*cm
55 ft.*lbf
Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
Tip:Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
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INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
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*a
Inside
*b
Outside
Front of the Vehicle
Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of a turning radius gauge.
Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right and measure the turning angle.
Note:Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.
Wheel Turning Angle (Unloaded Vehicle)
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Engine
Tire Size
Inside Wheel
Outside Wheel
for Hatchback
1AD-FTV
205/55R16
39°02' +/- 2°00' (39.03° +/- 2°)
32°47' (32.78°)
225/45R17
37°15' +/- 2°00' (37.25° +/- 2°)
31°42' (31.70°)
1ZR-FAE
195/65R15
39°11' +/- 2°00' (39.18° +/- 2°)
39°38' +/- 2°00' (39.63° +/- 2°)*1
32°57' (32.95°)
33°23' (33.38°)*1
205/55R16
39°11' +/- 2°00' (39.18° +/- 2°)
39°38' +/- 2°00' (39.63° +/- 2°)*1
32°57' (32.95°)
33°23' (33.38°)*1
225/45R17
37°23' +/- 2°00' (37.38° +/- 2°)
31°52' (31.87°)
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
39°04' +/- 2°00' (39.07° +/- 2°)
32°50' (32.83°)
215/45R17
37°17' +/- 2°00' (37.28° +/- 2°)
31°45' (31.75°)
1NR-FE
195/65R15
39°11' +/- 2°00' (39.18° +/- 2°)
39°40' +/- 2°00' (39.67° +/- 2°)*1
32°57' (32.95°)
33°25' (33.42°)*1
205/55R16
39°11' +/- 2°00' (39.18° +/- 2°)
39°40' +/- 2°00' (39.67° +/- 2°)*1
32°57' (32.95°)
33°25' (33.42°)*1
215/45R17
37°23' +/- 2°00' (37.38° +/- 2°)
31°52' (31.87°)
for Wagon
1AD-FTV
205/55R16
39°02' +/- 2°00' (39.03° +/- 2°)
32°47' (32.78°)
225/45R17
37°15' +/- 2°00' (37.25° +/- 2°)
31°42' (31.70°)
1ZR-FAE
195/65R15
205/55R16
39°11' +/- 2°00' (39.18° +/- 2°)
32°57' (32.95°)
225/45R17
37°23' +/- 2°00' (37.38° +/- 2°)
31°52' (31.87°)
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
39°03' +/- 2°00' (39.05° +/- 2°)
32°49' (32.82°)
215/45R17
37°16' +/- 2°00' (37.27° +/- 2°)
31°44' (31.73°)
1NR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
39°11' +/- 2°00' (39.18° +/- 2°)
32°57' (32.95°)
215/45R17
37°23' +/- 2°00' (37.38° +/- 2°)
31°52' (31.87°)
for Sedan
1ZR-FAE
1ZR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
39°11' +/- 2°00' (39.18° +/- 2°)
39°40' +/- 2°00' (39.67° +/- 2°)*1
32°57' (32.95°)
33°25' (33.42°)*1
2ZR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
39°11' +/- 2°00' (39.18° +/- 2°)
39°40' +/- 2°00' (39.67° +/- 2°)*1
32°57' (32.95°)
33°25' (33.42°)*1
1NR-FE
195/65R15
205/55R16
39°11' +/- 2°00' (39.18° +/- 2°)
39°40' +/- 2°00' (39.67° +/- 2°)*1
32°57' (32.95°)
33°25' (33.42°)*1
1ND-TV
195/65R15
205/55R16
39°04' +/- 2°00' (39.07° +/- 2°)
39°32' +/- 2°00' (39.53° +/- 2°)*1
32°50' (32.83°)
33°18' (33.30°)*1
*1: for Rough Road Package
If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified value, check and adjust the right and left rack end lengths.
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