Front Suspension
OVERVIEWMeasure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a level surface. The front suspension, steering system, and wheels should be serviced to normal condition before measuring of wheel alignment.
TOE-IN
Standard value: 0 ± 3 mm ( 0 ± 0.12 inch)
NOTE:
1. If the toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust the toe-in by undoing the clips and turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
2. The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
STEERING ANGLE
Standard value:
Inner wheel 32°30' ± 2°
Outer wheel 27°00'
CAMBER AND CASTER
Standard value:
Camber 0°00' ± 30'
Caster 4°20' ± 1°30'
NOTE:
1. Camber and caster are preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
2. If camber is not within the standard value, check and replace bent or damaged parts.
3. For vehicles with aluminum type wheels, attach the camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the drive shaft by using the special tool. Tighten the special tool to the same torque [196 - 255 Nm (142 - 184 ft. lbs.)] as the drive shaft nut.
Caution: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearings while loosening the drive shaft nuts.