SA-4

SUSPENSION AND AXLE - Wheel Alignment

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sa0003.gif (11840 bytes) Front Wheel Alignment

1.  INSPECT TOE-IN
Measure toe-in with a toe-in gauge in the following procedure.

(a)  Bounce the vehicle up and down to stabilize the suspension.
(b)  Move the vehicle forward about 5 m (16.4 ft) with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position on a level surface.
a9873.gif (9095 bytes) (c)  Mark the center of each rear tread and measure the distance between the marks of the right and left tires.
(d)  Advance the vehicle until the marks on the rear sides of the tires come to the measuring heights of the gauge on the front side.

HINT:   If the tire rolls too far, repeat from step (b).

(e)  Measure the distance between the marks on the front of the tires.

Inspection standard:  1 � 2 mm (0.04 � 0.08 in.)
sa1908.gif (14658 bytes) If toe-in is not within specification, adjust by the tie rod end.

2.  ADJUST TOE-IN

(a)  Remove the boot clips.
(b)  Loosen tie rod end lock nut.
(c)  Turn the left and right tie rod ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.

Adjustment standard:  1 � 1 mm (0.04 � 0.04 in.)

HINT:   Insure that the lengths of the left and right tie rod ends are the same.
sa1681.gif (10890 bytes) Tie rod end length left-right error:
               1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less

(d)  Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.

Torque:   480 kg-cm (35 ft-lb, 47 N-m)

(e)  Place the boot on the seat and clamp it.

HINT:   Insure that the boots are not twisted.
sa0028.gif (10500 bytes) 3.  CHECK WHEEL ANGLE

Wheel Angle (Maximum):

      Inside wheel        37�30' � 1�30'
      Outside wheel    32�