Rear Wheel Alignment: Inspection

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MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT )
INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
INSPECT TOE-IN

Fig 2: Toe-In Specifications
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Fig 3: Measuring Toe-In
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ADJUST CAMBER AND TOE-IN
1. Measure the lengths of the toe control link and No. 2 lower suspension arm, as shown in the illustration.
  Length: A - B = 4.0 mm (0.16 in.) or less
  
  If they are not within the specifications, adjust the lengths of them by turning the adjusting cam, as shown, until (A-B) is less than 4.0 mm (0.16 in.).
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Lengths A & B
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2. Measure the camber and toe-in.
3. Adjust the camber.
  1. Loosen the camber adjusting cam nut of lower suspension arm No. 2.
  2. Turn the camber adjusting cam of lower suspension arm No. 2 and adjust camber.
    HINT:
    
    Camber changes about 5.0' (0.08°) with each graduation of the cam.
  3. Torque the camber adjusting cam nut.
  Torque: 110 N.m (1,120 kgf.cm, 81 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Camber
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4. Adjust the toe-in.
1. Loosen the camber adjusting cam nut of toe control link.
2. Turn the camber adjusting cam of toe control link and adjust toe-in.
  HINT:
  
  Camber changes about 5.0' (0.08°) with each graduation of the cam.
  
  Fig 6: Adjusting Toe Control Link
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3. Torque the camber adjusting cam nut.
Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)