Wheel Alignment
1. Pre-Alignment - Check
For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:
1.
Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2.
Make sure the suspension is not modified.
3.
Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, the temporary repair kit (if equipped), the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.
4.
Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.
5.
Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic position.
7.
Check the suspension ball joints (Raise and support the vehicle. Hold a tire with your hands, and move it up and down and right and left to check for movement).
8.
Before doing alignment inspections, be sure to remove all extra weight from the vehicle, and no one should be inside the vehicle (driver or passengers).
9.
Lower the vehicle to the ground. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.


Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Caster - Inspect
1.
Check the caster angle.
Except USA and Canada models (2WD)
Caster angle:
Without 16 inch wheels:
2 ° 44 ? ±30 ?
With 16 inch wheels:
2 ° 39 ? ±30 ?
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 30 ?)
USA and Canada models (2WD)
Caster angle:
Without 16 inch wheels:
2 ° 50 ? ±30 ?
With 16 inch wheels:
2 ° 44 ? ±30 ?
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 30 ?)
If the measurement is within specifications, measure the front camber angle.
If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

2. Camber - Inspect
1.
Check the camber angle.
Front
Except USA and Canada models (2WD)
Camber angle:
Without 16 inch wheels:
-0 ° 30 ? ±45 ?
With 16 inch wheels:
-0 ° 40 ? ±45 ?
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 45 ?)
Front
USA and Canada models (2WD)
Camber angle:
Without 16 inch wheels:
-0 ° 40 ? ±45 ?
With 16 inch wheels:
-0 ° 10 ? ±45 ?
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 45 ?)
Rear
Except USA and Canada models (2WD)
Camber angle:
Without 16 inch wheels:
-1 ° 00 ? ±45 ?
With 16 inch wheels:
-1 ° 14 ? ±45 ?
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 45 ?)
Rear
USA and Canada models (2WD)
Camber angle:
Without 16 inch wheels:
-1 ° 14 ? ±45 ?
With 16 inch wheels:
-1 ° 04 ? ±45 ?
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 45 ?)
If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
If the measurement is not within specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

3. Rear Toe - Inspect

NOTE: Do the rear toe inspection before the front toe inspection.
1.
Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2.
Check the toe.
Rear toe-in: 2 ± 2 mm (0.08 ± 0.08 in)
If adjustment is required, go to rear toe adjustment.
If no adjustment is required, go to front toe inspection.

4. Front Toe - Inspect

NOTE: Do the rear toe inspection before the front toe inspection.
1.
Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic position.
2.
Center the steering wheel spokes, and hold it.
3.
Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.
Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
If adjustment is required, go to the front toe adjustment.
If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.

5. Turning Angle - Inspect
1.
Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.
Except USA and Canada models (2WD)
 
Turning angle:
   
Inward:
     
Without 16 inch wheels:
36 ° 42 ’ ±2 °
     
With 16 inch wheels:
36 ° 36 ’ ±2 °
   
Outward (reference):
     
Without 16 inch wheels:
31 ° 18 ’
     
With 16 inch wheels:
31 ° 30 ’
USA and Canada models (2WD)
 
Turning angle:
   
Inward:
36 ° 30 ’ ±2 °
   
Outward (reference):
     
Without 16 inch wheels:
31 ° 06 ’
     
With 16 inch wheels:
31 ° 24 ’
2.
If the measurement is not within specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe. If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.


The suspension can be adjusted for front camber and front toe. However, each of these adjustments are related to each other. For example, when you adjust camber, the toe will change. Therefore, you must adjust the front wheel alignment whenever you adjust camber or toe.

NOTE: After adjusting the wheel alignment, do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization and steering angle sensor neutral position clear.

2. Front Camber - Adjust
The front camber can be adjusted by exchanging one or both of the damper pinch bolts with a smaller diameter adjusting bolt. The difference between the adjusting bolt diameter and the pinch bolt hole diameter allows for a small range of adjustment.

NOTE: Refer to the Parts Catalog if you need to use an adjusting bolt.

2.
Loosen the damper pinch bolts (A), and adjust the camber angle by moving the bottom of the damper within the range of the damper pinch bolt free play.
3.
Tighten the damper pinch bolts to the specified torque.
4.
Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
5.
Lower the vehicle to the ground, and bounce the front of the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
6.
Measure the camber angle.
If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
If the measurement is not within specification, go to step 7.

8.
Replace the damper pinch bolts with the adjusting bolts (A), and adjust the camber angle.
NOTE:
The camber angle can be adjusted up to ±20 ’ (center of tolerance) by replacing one damper pinch bolt with the adjusting bolt.
The camber angle can be adjusted up to ±40 ’ by replacing both damper pinch bolts with the adjusting bolts.
During installation, install the damper pinch bolts to the same direction as removal.
9.
Tighten the damper pinch bolts to the specified torque.
10.
Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
11.
Lower the vehicle to the ground, and bounce the front of the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
12.
Measure the camber angle. If the camber angle is not within specification, repeat step 7 through 11 to readjust the camber angle. If the camber measurement is correct, measure toe-in, and adjust it if necessary.

3. Rear Toe - Adjust
NOTE: Do the rear toe adjustment before the front toe adjustment.
1.
Hold the adjusting bolt (A) on the trailing arm (B), and remove the self-locking nut (C).
2.
Replace the self-locking nut with a new one, and lightly tighten it.
NOTE:
Always use a new self-locking nut whenever it has been loosened.
Reassemble the adjusting bolt and the adjusting cam plate with the eccentric facing up.
3.
Adjust the rear toe by turning the adjusting bolt until the toe is correct.
4.
Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque while holding the adjusting bolt.

4. Front Toe - Adjust
1.
Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts (A) while holding the flat surface sections (B) of the tie-rod end with a wrench, and turn both tie-rods (C) until the front toe is within specifications.
2.
After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod end locknuts to the specified torque. Reposition the rack-end boot if it is twisted or displaced.