Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Repair Instructions

Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection

Precautions: Precautions for Handling of Rear Shock Absorber · Precautions for Suspension · General safety (00)

Preparation
Before checking rear wheel alignment, perform the following items.
•Empty luggage compartment.
•Check tires for specified size.
If not, replace tires with those of the specified size.
•Check that inflation pressure of each tire is adjusted properly. If necessary, adjust tire pressure, repair or replace tire.
•Check all tires for even wear and that they are of the same brand. Replace tire(s) if necessary.
•Check that wheel bearing is not damaged. Replace wheel bearing if defective.
•Check each wheel (with tire) for deflection. If necessary, repair or replace wheel.
•Check that each suspension part is installed properly. If faulty condition is found, repair or replace part.
•Check that each suspension part is free from bend, dent, wear or damage.
•Place vehicle in non-loaded state on level surface.
•Bounce vehicle up and down several times to stabilize suspension.
•Check that ground clearance at the right and left is almost the same.
Inspection
Measure toe and camber. icon 
NOTE:
Rear toe and camber are not adjustable. If they are out of specification, replace reference part.
Rear toe (Total)
: IN 6.2 ± 4.0 mm (IN 0.24 ± 0.16 in.)
Rear camber
: –1° 00’ ± 0° 30’
If measured value is not as specified, check the following parts for damage, deformation and crack.
•Rear axle (torsion beam)
•Spindle, wheel hub or wheel bearing
•Vehicle body
Reference Information
Toe angle
Reference rear toe angle when measured with total wheel alignment tester or the like, is as follows.
Rear toe angle (Total)
: 0° 32’ ± 0° 21’