Rear Wheel Alignment: Toe-In

Measure the toe-in using the following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before adjusting.

WARNING:

Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.

Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.

Fig 1: Marking Measuring Point
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Measure distance "A" (rear side).
Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180° degrees (1/2 a turn).
- If the wheels have rotated more than 180° degrees (1/2 a turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.
Measure distance "B" (front side).
Total toe-in: Refer to "REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*) "

Fig 2: Measuring Toe-In
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Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolt.
NOTE: Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [One side] with each graduation of the adjusting bolt.

Fig 3: Locating Front Lower Link And Adjusting Bolts
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Fig 4: Locating Rear Lower Link And Adjusting Bolts
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Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to the specified torque.
Adjusting bolt nuts: Refer to "COMPONENTS "