SA-6

SUSPENSION AND AXLE - Wheel Alignment

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sa1775.gif (9240 bytes) 7.  CHECK STEERING AXIS INCLINATION

     Steering axis inclination:

Inspection standard   13�30' � 30'
Left-right error           30' or less

HINT:   Steering axis inclination is not adjustable, if measurement is not within specification, inspect and replace the suspension parts as necessary.
sa1531.gif (15385 bytes) 8.  CHECK SIDE SLIP (REFERENCE ONLY)

     Side slip:    3.0 mm/m (0.118 in./3.3 ft) or less
sa1674.gif (10679 bytes) Rear Wheel Alignment

1.  INSPECT TOE-IN
Adjust 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.
sa2279.gif (11272 bytes) (c)  Mark the center of each rear tread and measure the distance between the marks of the right and left tires.
ra0293.gif (13632 bytes) (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).