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Rear Wheel Alignment: Inspection

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with VSC, if wheel alignment has been adjusted, and if suspension or underbody components have been removed/installed or replaced, be sure to perform the following initialization procedure in order for the system to function normally:
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for more than 2 seconds.
  2. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
  3. Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor and test mode inspection.

HINT:

(See CALIBRATION )

  1. INSPECT TIRES 

    (See INSPECTION )

  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT 
  3. INSPECT CAMBER 
    1. Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or set the vehicle on the wheel alignment tester.
    2. Inspect the camber.

      Camber 

      CAMBER SPECIFICATIONS

      Camber Right-left error
      -1°25' +/- 0°30' (-1.42°+/- 0.5°) 0°30' (0.5°) or less

      HINT:

      Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.

  4. INSPECT TOE-IN 

    Toe-in 

    TOE-IN SPECIFICATIONS

    B-A
    2.1 +/- 3 mm (0.08 +/- 0.11 in.)

    If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Toe In
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