Front Wheel Alignment: Adjustment

1. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

   Standard cold tire inflation pressure 

   COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SPECIFICATION
   
   

   Tire size	Front Pressure	Rear Pressure
   245/40 ZR 18	230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 , 33 psi)*1	310 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2 , 45 psi)*2
   HINT: *1: When driving under 180 km/h (112 mph) *2: When driving at 180 km/h (112 mph) or over

1. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension, and measure the vehicle height.

   Standard vehicle height (unloaded vehicle) 

   VEHICLE HEIGHT SPECIFICATION (UNLOADED VEHICLE)
   
   

   Tire Size	Front*1	Rear*2
   245/40 ZR 18	232 mm (9.13 in.)	209 mm (8.22 in.)
   HINT: *1: Front measuring point Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm mounting bolt. *2: Rear measuring point Measure from the ground to the center of the suspension lower No. 2 arm mounting bolt.

   If the vehicle height is not as specified, adjust the height by pressing down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

   Fig 1: Inspecting Vehicle Height

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Standard toe-in (unloaded vehicle): 

If the toe-in is not as specified, adjust it at the rack ends.

Fig 2: Inspecting Toe-In

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1. Release the boot clips.
2. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
3. Turn the left and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.

   HINT:

   • Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
   • Make sure that the lengths of the left and right rack ends are approximately the same. Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
     Fig 3: Adjusting Toe-In

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4. Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts.

   Torque: 56 N*m (570 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf) 

5. Place the boot on the seat and clamp it.

   HINT:

   Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

6. Perform the VSC system calibration (see CALIBRATION ).

1. Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.

   Standard wheel angle (unloaded vehicle) 

   WHEEL ANGLE SPECIFICATION (UNLOADED VEHICLE)
   
   

   Inside Wheel Angle	Outside Wheel Angle (Reference)
   36°44' (35°44' to 38°44') 36.73°(35.73° to 38.73°)	30°48' (30.8°)

   If the angles are not as specified, inspect the toe-in.

   Fig 4: Measuring Turning Angle Of Wheel

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1. Place the front wheels on the center of the alignment tester.
2. Install the camber-caster-steering axis inclination gauge or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester.
3. Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination.

   Standard (unloaded vehicle): 

   Fig 5: Inspecting Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination

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   ITEM INCLINATION
   
   

   Item	Inclination
   Camber Right-left error	- 0°35' +-45' (-0.58° +-0.75°) 30' (0.5°) or less
   Caster Right-left error	7°55' +-45' (7.92° +-0.75°) 30' (0.5°) or less
   Steering axis Right-left error	9°10' +-45' (9.16° +-0.75°) 30' (0.5°) or less

   If the camber and caster are not as specified, adjust them.

   If the steering axis inclination is not as specified after the camber and caster have been correctly adjusted, check the steering knuckle and front wheel for distortion or looseness.

1. Loosen the camber adjusting cam nut of the lower suspension arm.
2. Turn the camber adjusting cam of the lower suspension arm and adjust camber.

   HINT:

   • The camber changes about 5' (0.08°) with each graduation of the adjusting cam.
   • Try adjusting the camber to the center value of the specification.
     Fig 6: Adjusting Camber

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3. Torque the camber adjusting cam nut of the lower suspension arm.

   Torque: 172 N*m (1,755 kgf*cm, 127 ft.*lbf) 

4. After adjusting the camber, inspect the caster and toe-in.