Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Wheel Alignment

INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See Alignment; Service and Repair; Front)
2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER





Camber

If the camber is not within the specified value, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear and replace them if necessary because camber is not adjustable.





4. INSPECT TOE-IN





Toe-in

If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the adjusting cam.
a. Loosen the lower arm adjusting cam set nut.





b. Adjust the toe-in by turning the adjusting cam.
Right-left error: 0.3 mm (0.012 inch) or less

HINT:
^ Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.
^ Control value toe changes about 1.7 mm per 1 scale.

c. Torque the lower arm adjusting cam set nut.
Torque: 87 Nm (887 kgf-cm, 64 ft. lbs.)