Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 Acura 3.2CL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Wheel Alignment Specifications
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Preferred | Range | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX | |||||||||
| Camber (1) | |||||||||
| Front | - .5 | -1.5 To 0.5 | |||||||
| Rear | - .5 | -1.25 To 0.25 | |||||||
| Caster (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 1.88 | .88 To 2.88 | |||||||
| Toe-In (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -.16 To .16 | |||||||
| Toe-In (2) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -.08 To .08 | |||||||
| Rear | 0 | -.08 To .08 | |||||||
| Toe-Out On Turns (1) | |||||||||
| Inner | 38.13 | N/A | |||||||
| Outer | 30.32 | N/A | |||||||
| Turning Angle (1) | |||||||||
| Inward Wheel | 38.13 | N/A | |||||||
| Outward Wheel | 30.32 | N/A | |||||||
| RSX | |||||||||
| Camber (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -.75 To .75 | |||||||
| Rear | -.75 | -1.5 To 0 | |||||||
| Caster (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 1.5 | .5 To 2.5 | |||||||
| Toe-In (2) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -.12 To.12 | |||||||
| Rear | .08 | .04 To .16 | |||||||
| Toe-In (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | .24 To .24 | |||||||
| Rear | .16 | .08 To .32 | |||||||
| Toe-Out On Turns (1) | |||||||||
| Inner | 35 | N/A | |||||||
| Outer | 28 | N/A | |||||||
| Turning Angle (1) | |||||||||
| Inward Wheel | 35 | N/A | |||||||
| Outward Wheel (Reference) | 28 | N/A | |||||||
| 3.2CL (Type S) | |||||||||
| Camber (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -1 To 1 | |||||||
| Rear | -.50 | -1.5 To .50 | |||||||
| Caster (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 2.8 | 1.8 To 3.8 | |||||||
| Toe-In (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -.16 To .16 | |||||||
| Rear | .16 | 0 To .32 | |||||||
| Toe-In (2) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -.08 To .08 | |||||||
| Rear | .08 | 0 To .16 | |||||||
| Toe-Out On Turns (1) | |||||||||
| Except Type S | |||||||||
| Inner | 38.5 | N/A | |||||||
| Outer | 31.0 | N/A | |||||||
| Type S | |||||||||
| Inner | 35.3 | N/A | |||||||
| Outer | 29.2 | N/A | |||||||
| Turning Angle (1) | |||||||||
| Except Type S | |||||||||
| Inward Wheel | 38.53 | N/A | |||||||
| Outward Wheel | 31.05 | N/A | |||||||
| Type S | |||||||||
| Inward Wheel | 35.33 | N/A | |||||||
| Outward Wheel | 29.22 | N/A | |||||||
| 3.2TL | |||||||||
| Camber (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -1 To 1 | |||||||
| Rear | -.5 | -1 To 0 | |||||||
| Caster (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 2.8 | 1.8 To 3.8 | |||||||
| Toe-In (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -.16 To .16 | |||||||
| Rear | .16 | 0 To .32 | |||||||
| Toe-In (2) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -.08 To .08 | |||||||
| Rear | .08 | 0 To .16 | |||||||
| Toe-Out On Turns (1) | |||||||||
| Inner | 38.5 | N/A | |||||||
| Outer | 31.05 | N/A | |||||||
| Turning Angle (1) | |||||||||
| Premium Model | |||||||||
| Inward Wheel | 38.53 | 36.53 To 40.53 | |||||||
| Outward Wheel (Reference) | 31.05 | N/A | |||||||
| Type S | |||||||||
| Inward Wheel | 35.30 | 33.30 To 37.30 | |||||||
| Outward Wheel (Reference) | 29.22 | N/A | |||||||
| 3.5RL | |||||||||
| Camber (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -1 To 1 | |||||||
| Rear | - .5 | -1.5 To .5 | |||||||
| Caster (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 2.83 | 1.83 To 3.83 | |||||||
| Toe-In (1) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -.16 To .16 | |||||||
| Rear | .16 | 0 To .32 | |||||||
| Toe-In (2) | |||||||||
| Front | 0 | -.08 To .08 | |||||||
| Rear | .08 | 0 To .16 | |||||||
| Toe-Out On Turns (1) | |||||||||
| Inner | 41.5 | N/A | |||||||
| Outer | 33.9 | N/A | |||||||
| Turning Angle (1) | |||||||||
| Inward Wheel | 41.5 | 39.5 To 43.5 | |||||||
| Outward Wheel (Reference) | 33.9 | N/A | |||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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