REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT > ADJUSTMENT

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NOTICE:

If the wheel alignment has been adjusted, and 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. 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
   

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

   Maximum tire runout:

   1.4 mm (0.0551 in.)
   

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.
   

2. 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.)

NOTICE:

Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.

1. Install a camber-caster-kingpin gauge.
   

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   *a	Camber-caster-kingpin Gauge

2. Inspect the camber.
   

   Camber (Unloaded Vehicle):

   Camber Inclination	Right-left Difference
   -1°00' +/- 0°45' (-1.00° +/- 0.75°)	0°45' (0.75°) or less

   HINT:

   Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.

NOTICE:

Inspect while the vehicle is unloaded.

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

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

3. Push the vehicle straight ahead approximately 5 m (16.4 ft.). (Step A)
   

4. Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of the rear wheels and measure the distance between the marks (dimension B).
   

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   *a	Tread Center Mark
   *b	Dimension B
   	Front of the Vehicle

5. Slowly push the vehicle straight ahead to cause the rear wheels to rotate 180° using the rear 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 A again.

6. Measure the distance between the tread center marks on the front side of the rear wheels (dimension A).
   

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   *a	Dimension A
   	Front of the Vehicle

   
   

   Toe-in (Unloaded Vehicle):

   
   

   Specified Condition	Right-left Difference
   C + D: 0°12' +/- 0°12' ( 0.20° +/- 0.20°)	0°06' (0.10°) or less
   B - A: 2.0 +/- 2.0 mm (0.0787 +/- 0.0787 in.)	1.0 mm (0.0393 in.) or less

   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 rear No. 1 suspension arms.
   

1. Loosen the nut of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (at the rear suspension member side).
   

   NOTICE:

   Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

2. Rotate the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly to adjust the toe-in.
   
   

   Toe-in (Unloaded Vehicle):

   
   

   Specified Condition	Right-left Difference
   C + D: 0°12' +/- 0°12' ( 0.20° +/- 0.20°)	0°06' (0.10°) or less
   B - A: 2.0 +/- 2.0 mm (0.0787 +/- 0.0787 in.)	1.0 mm (0.0393 in.) or less

   HINT:

   Rotating the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly by one notch changes the toe by approximately 3.3 mm (0.130 in.).

3. Tighten the nut of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (at the rear suspension member side).
   

   Torque:

   100 N*m{ 1020 kgf*cm , 74 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.
      
   2. Make sure that all tires of the vehicle are on the ground and the vehicle is unloaded.
      

NOTICE:

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