FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT > ADJUSTMENT

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NOTICE:
If the wheel alignment has been adjusted, or if suspension or underbody components have been removed/installed or replaced, be sure to perform the following initialization procedure in order for the system to function normally:
  1. Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor.



1. INSPECT TIRES

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

    Cold Tire Inflation Pressure:

    Area
    		Tire Size
    		For driving under 160 km/h (100 mph)
    		For driving at over 160 km/h (100 mph)
    Front
    kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
    		Rear
    kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
    		Front
    kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
    		Rear
    kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
    Europe
    (Countries that use WVTA)
    		195/65R15 91H
    		230 (2.3, 33)*1
    270 (2.7 ,39)*2
    		250 (2.5, 36)
    205/55R16 91V
    		220 (2.2, 32)
    		240 (2.4, 35)
    215/45R17 87W
    		230 (2.3, 33)
    		220 (2.2, 32)
    		230 (2.3, 33)
    		220 (2.2, 32)
    Europe
    (Countries that do not use WVTA)
    		195/65R15 91H
    		230 (2.3, 33)
    		250 (2.5, 36)
    205/55R16 91V
    		220 (2.2, 32)
    		240 (2.4, 35)
    215/45R17 87W
    		230 (2.3, 33)
    		220 (2.2, 32)
    		230 (2.3, 33)
    		220 (2.2, 32)
    GCC
    		205/55R16 91V
    		220 (2.2, 32)
    		240 (2.4, 35)

    *1: Standard Pressure
    *2: ECO Pressure



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

    Maximum tire runout:
    1.4 mm (0.0551 in.)



2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT


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NOTICE:
  1. Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
  2. Be sure to perform measurement on a level surface.
  3. 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.
  4. Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.
  5. The standard value shown here is a value that is used for adjusting the 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.

  1. Measure the vehicle height.

    Measurement points:
    1. A: Ground clearance of front lower No. 1 suspension arm bushing set bolt center
    1. B: Ground clearance of rear No. 2 suspension arm set bolt center
    1. C: Ground clearance of front wheel center
    1. D: Ground clearance of rear wheel center

    Vehicle Height (Unloaded Vehicle):

    Tire Size
    		Front C - A
    		Rear D - B
    195/65R15
    		112 mm (4.41 in.)
    		61 mm (2.40 in.)
    205/55R16
    215/45R17
    (except sport)
    		104 mm (4.09 in.)
    		64 mm (2.52 in.)
    205/55R16
    215/45R17
    (sport)
    		106 mm (4.17 in.)
    		59 mm (2.32 in.)



3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION

NOTICE:
Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.



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  1. Install a camber-caster-kingpin gauge and place the front wheels on the center of a turning radius gauge.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Turning Radius Gauge
    *2
    		Camber-caster-kingpin Gauge

  1. Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination.

    Camber (Unloaded Vehicle):

    Tire Size
    		Camber Inclination
    		Right-left Difference
    195/65R15
    		-0°15' +/- 0°45' (-0.25° +/- 0.75°)
    		0°45' (0.75°) or less
    205/55R16
    215/45R17
    (except sport)
    		-0°13' +/- 0°45' (-0.22° +/- 0.75°)
    205/55R16
    215/45R17
    (sport)
    		-0°14' +/- 0°45' (-0.23° +/- 0.75°)


    Caster (Unloaded Vehicle):

    Tire Size
    		Caster Inclination
    		Right-left Difference
    195/65R15
    		5°48' +/- 0°45' (5.80° +/- 0.75°)
    		0°45' (0.75°) or less
    205/55R16
    215/45R17
    (except sport)
    		5°56' +/- 0°45' (5.93° +/- 0.75°)
    205/55R16
    215/45R17
    (sport)
    		5°48' +/- 0°45' (5.80° +/- 0.75°)


    Steering Axis (Unloaded Vehicle):

    Tire Size
    		Steering Axis Inclination Reference
    195/65R15
    		12°22' (12.37°)
    205/55R16
    215/45R17
    (except sport)
    		12°11' (12.18°)
    205/55R16
    215/45R17
    (sport)
    		12°14' (12.23°)



4. ADJUST CAMBER

NOTICE:
Inspect toe-in after the camber has been adjusted.

  1. Remove the front wheel.



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  1. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the front shock absorber.

    NOTICE:
    Keep the bolts inserted.

  1. Remove the top and bottom bolts one at a time and confirm that the steering knuckle can move freely in the shock absorber.

    HINT:
    1. Reinstall each bolt after removing it and confirming steering knuckle movement.
    2. If the steering knuckle does not move freely in the shock absorber, clean the installation surfaces of the front shock absorber and the steering knuckle.

  1. Temporarily install the 2 nuts. (Step A)



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  1. Fully push or pull the front axle hub in the direction of the required adjustment. (Step B)



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  1. Tighten the 2 nuts.

    Torque:
    240 N*m{ 2447 kgf*cm , 177 ft.*lbf }

    NOTICE:
    Keep the bolts from rotating when tightening the nuts.

  1. Install the front wheel.

    Torque:
    103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }



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  1. 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.

    HINT:
    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.

    NOTICE:
    Replace the nut with a new one when replacing the bolt.




    1. Table (1) (To move the axle hub toward the positive side)


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      Text in Illustration 
      *A
      		Table (1) (To move the axle hub toward the positive side)
      		*B
      		Selected Bolt Combination
      *a
      		Installed Bolt
      		*b
      		Adjusting Value
      *c
      		90105-17019
      		*d
      		90105-17016
      *e
      		90105-17017
      		*f
      		90105-17018



    2. Table (2) (To move the axle hub toward the negative side)


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      Text in Illustration 
      *A
      		Table (2) (To move the axle hub toward the negative side)
      		*B
      		Selected Bolt Combination
      *a
      		Installed Bolt
      		*b
      		Adjusting Value
      *c
      		90105-17019
      		*d
      		90105-17016
      *e
      		90105-17017
      		*f
      		90105-17018

  1. 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.

    HINT:
    Replace one bolt at a time when replacing both bolts.



5. INSPECT TOE-IN

NOTICE:
Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.

  1. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension.

  1. Release the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.

  1. Push the vehicle straight ahead approximately 5 m (16.4 ft.). (Step C)



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  1. Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of the front wheels and measure the distance between the marks (dimension B).
    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    		Tread Center Mark
    *b
    		Dimension B

  1. Slowly push the vehicle straight ahead to cause the front wheels to rotate 180° using the front tire valve as a reference point.

    HINT:
    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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  1. Measure the distance between the tread center marks on the front side of the wheels (dimension A).
    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    		Dimension A
    V100135
    		Front of the Vehicle

    Toe-in (Unloaded Vehicle):
    Specified Condition
    C + D: 0°12' +/- 0°12' (0.20° +/- 0.20°)
    B - A: 2.0 +/- 2.0 mm (0.0787 +/- 0.0787 in.)

    HINT:
    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.



6. ADJUST TOE-IN


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  1. Make sure that the thread length of the right and left rack ends are approximately the same.
    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    		Thread Length

    Standard difference:
    1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) or less

  1. Remove the boot clips.



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  1. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.

  1. Adjust the rack ends if the difference in thread length between the right and left rack ends is not within the specified range.

    1. Extend the shorter rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the outer-side.

    2. Shorten the longer rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the inner-side.

  1. Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.

  1. Make sure that the thread lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same.

  1. Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts.

    Torque:
    74 N*m{ 755 kgf*cm , 55 ft.*lbf }

  1. Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.

    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the boots are not twisted.



7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE


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  1. Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of a turning radius gauge.
    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    		Inside
    *b
    		Outside
    V100135
    		Front of the Vehicle

  1. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right and measure the turning angle.

    NOTICE:
    Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.


    Wheel Turning Angle (Unloaded Vehicle):

    Tire Size
    		Inside Wheel
    		Outside Wheel Reference
    195/65R15
    		39°05' +/- 2° (39.08° +/- 2°)
    		32°45' (32.75°)
    205/55R16
    215/45R17
    (except sport)
    		39°20' +/- 2° (39.33° +/- 2°)
    		32°56' (32.93°)
    205/55R16
    215/45R17
    (sport)
    		39°15' +/- 2° (39.25° +/- 2°)
    		32°53' (32.88°)

    1. If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified value, check and adjust the right and left rack end lengths.



8. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


9. PERFORM YAW RATE AND ACCELERATION SENSOR CALIBRATION
(Click here)


10. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (w/ Height Control Sensor)

NOTICE:
Some systems need to be initialized after the wheel alignment is adjusted (Click here).