SA-7

SUSPENSION AND AXLE - Wheel Alignment

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fa0018.gif (8993 bytes) (e)  Measure the distance between the marks on the front side of the tires.

Toe-in:
      Inspection STD:  5 � 1 mm (0.20 � 0.04 in.)

If not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

HINT:   After replacing damaged or worn suspension parts, measure the toe-in following (b), (c), (d) and (e) above. If toe-in is still not within standard, adjust the toe-in.

sa1761.gif (6685 bytes) 2.  ADJUST TOE-IN

(a)  Measure the lengths of the left and right suspension arms to see if the lengths are equal.

If not equal, adjust following the procedures below.

  • If the toe-in is less than standard, adjust the length of the shorter arm by the tie rod tube.
  • If the toe-in is greater than standard, adjust the length of the longer arm by the tie rod tube.
sa1683.gif (10082 bytes) (b)  Loosen the nuts.

 

 

 

sa1684.gif (8552 bytes) (c)  Turn the left and right tie rod tubes an equal amount.

Toe-in:
      Adjustment STD:  5 � 1 mm (0.20 � 0.04 in.)

(d)  Tighten the nuts.
(e)  After toe-in adjustment.

 

fa0241.gif (15019 bytes) 3.  INSTALL WHEEL ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT

Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.