Wheel Alignment: Inspection

Use a commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Caster - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Neutral Position Holding Mode Entered

   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Check the caster angle.

   Specifications 

   Item	Standard Value
   Front Caster Angle	6 deg. 42 '+/-30 '

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

   After Inspection 

   • Inspect the camber angle.
2. Camber - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Neutral Position Holding Mode Entered

   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Check the camber angle.

   Specifications 

   Item	Standard Value
   Front Camber Angle	-0 deg. 30 '+/-30 '
   Rear Camber Angle	-1 deg. 00 '+/-30 '
   Maximum Difference Between Right and Left Side (Front and Rear)	0 deg. +/-30 '

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

   After Inspection 

   • Inspect the rear toe.
3. Rear Toe - Inspect
   NOTE: Do the rear toe inspection before the front toe inspection.

   Preconditions 

   • Neutral Position Holding Mode Entered
   • Parking brake released
     NOTE: If the automatic parking brake function is turned on, do the temporarily cancel automatic electric parking brake - Refer to: How to Temporarily Cancel Automatic Electric Parking Brake or Electric Parking Brake Forced Cancellation .

   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Check the rear toe.

   Specifications 

   Item	Standard Value
   Rear Total Toe-In	2 +/- 2 mm (0.08 +/- 0.08 in)

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, adjust the rear toe adjustment.

   After Inspection 

   • Inspect the front toe.
4. Front Toe - Inspect
   NOTE: Do the rear toe inspection before the front toe inspection.

   Preconditions 

   • Neutral Position Holding Mode Entered

   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Center the steering wheel spokes, and hold it.

   2. Check the front toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

   Specifications 

   Item	Standard Value
   Front Total Toe-In	0 +/- 2 mm (0 +/- 0.08 in)

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, adjust the front toe.

   After Inspection 

   • Inspect the turning angle.
5. Turning Angle - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Neutral Position Holding Mode Entered

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	Turning Radius Gauge

   Specifications 

   Item	Standard Value
   Turning Angle Inward	38 deg. 54 '+/-2 deg.
   Turning Angle Outward(reference)	29 deg. 36 '+/-1 deg.

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section while adjusting the front toe. If they are even, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.