Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment

Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment

Preparation for Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment
Before inspecting and adjusting front wheel alignment, perform the following items.
^ Place vehicle in unloaded state on level surface.
^ Set steering wheel in straight state.
^ Check that inflation pressure of each tire is adjusted properly and wheel is free from deflection.
^ Check that each suspension part is free from bend, dent, wear or damage in any other form.
^ Check that ground clearance at the right and left is just about the same.

Toe Inspection
Measure toe with toe-in gauge (1).
If toe is not within specified value, adjust it at the tie-rod.





Front toe (Total) ("b" - "a")
: IN 1.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.0393 ± 0.0393 in.)








Toe Adjustment

CAUTION:
^ Never adjust only right or left tie-rod, be sure to adjust both tie-rods by same amount.
^ Make sure that rack boot is not twisted. Otherwise, rack boot may be broken.

1) Check tie-rod length. If necessary, adjust tie-rod length.
2) Loosen tie-rod end lock nuts.
3) Adjust right and left tie-rods by same amount to align toe to specification.
4) After adjustment, tighten lock nuts to specified torque.

Reference information

Side slip
When checked with side slip tester, side slip should satisfy following specification.

Side slip (On one person)
: IN 3.0 to 0 mm/m (IN 0.118 to 0 in./3.3 ft)

If side slip is out of specification, front wheel alignment may not be correct.

Toe angle
Check for front toe angle with total wheel alignment tester or the like.

Front toe angle (Each wheel)
Other than 17 inch wheel model: IN 1' ± 2'
17 inch wheel model: IN 3' ± 2'

If front toe angle is out of specification, measure toe with toe-in gauge and then adjust it at the tie-rod.