INSPECT TIRE
MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Vehicle height:

Fig 1: Vehicle Height Data
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1. Measuring points:
2. A: Ground clearance of front wheel center
3. B: Ground clearance of lower suspension arm front bolt center
4. C: Ground clearance of axle beam set bolt center
5. D: Ground clearance of rear wheel center
NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.

HINT:

Bounce the vehicle at the corners up and down to stabilize the suspension and inspect the vehicle height.

Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Height Measuring Points
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INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in:

Fig 3: Toe-In Data
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If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the rack ends.
ADJUST TOE-IN
1. Remove the rack boot set clips.
  
  Fig 4: Inspecting Toe-In
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2. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
3. Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.
  HINT:
  
  Adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Toe-In
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4. Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same.
  Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
5. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
  Torque: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft.lbf)
6. Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
HINT:

Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

Fig 6: Identifying Rack End Length Difference
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PERFORM VSC SYSTEM CALIBRATION (See VSC SYSTEM CALIBRATION )
INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
1. Turn the steering wheel fully and measure the turning angle.
Wheel turning angle:

Fig 7: Wheel Turning Angle Data
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If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified value, check the right and left rack end lengths.

Fig 8: Inspecting Wheel Angle
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INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
Camber, caster and steering axis inclination:

Fig 9: Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination Data
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