Front Wheel Alignment

This procedure must be performed after any front suspension mechanical components have been serviced in order to align the position of the wheels in relation to the body (e.g. control arms, steering knuckles, shock absorbers, springs etc.).

Introduction 

The wheel geometry/angle checks must be performed using appropriate alignment equipment after checking and adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the proper specifications and ensuring that the vehicle exhibits the following load conditions:

• Vehicle including spare tire, tools, accessories, and a full tank of fuel.

HALF TOE-IN CHECK 

Check that the front wheel half toe-in is within the proper specifications. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

If the front wheel half toe-in value is not within the proper specifications, adjust it according to the instructions given below.

Make sure the steering wheel is perfectly straight and locked using a suitable tool.

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1. Loosen the jam nuts on the left and right tie rod ends.
2. Tighten or loosen the steering links until the toe-in is correct, keeping the front wheels aligned.
   NOTE:

   When the adjustment is completed, the number of free threads on the right tie rod should be the same as the number of free threads on the left tie rod.

3. Tighten the jam nuts on the left and right tie rods to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

CAMBER CHECK 

Check that the front wheel camber is within the proper specifications. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

CASTER CHECK 

Check that the front wheel caster is within the proper specifications. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

Connect the diagnosis equipment to the vehicle OBD II port, go to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control unit in the "miscellaneous functions" menu and start the "steering electrically controlled device position sensor calibration" procedure.