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.
Front Suspension: General Description: Specification
| Tire size | P205/60R16 P215/50R17 |
P225/50R17 225/45R18 |
P225/60R17 P215/70R16 |
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| Front | Wheel arch height | 403 (15.9) | 395 (15.6) | 469 (18.5) | |||||
| (Tolerance: +12 mm-24 mm (+0.47 in-0.94 in )) | mm (in) | ||||||||
| Camber (Tolerance: ±0°45' Differences between RH and LH: 45' or less) |
-0°30' | -0°15' | 0°00' | ||||||
| Caster (Referential Value) | 5°55' | 6°00' | 5°05' | ||||||
| Steering angle (Tolerance: ±1.5°) | Inner wheel | 37.6° | 37.4° | 38.4° | |||||
| Outer wheel | 33.3° | 33.0° | 34.1° | ||||||
| Toe-in | mm (in) | 0±3 (0±0.12) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0°±0°15' | |||||||
| Kingpin angle (Referential Value) | 14°00' | 14°15' | 12°20' | ||||||
| Rear | Wheel arch height | 392 (15.4) | 387 (15.2) | 474 (18.7) | |||||
| (Tolerance: +12 mm-24 mm (+0.47 in-0.94 in )) | mm (in) | ||||||||
| Camber (Tolerance: ±0°45' Differences between RH and LH: 45' or less) |
-1°00' | -1°10' | 0°00' | ||||||
| Toe-in | mm (in) | (2) | (1) | ||||||
| Thrust angle (Tolerance: ±0°30') | 0° | ||||||||
2±3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0°10'±0°15'
0±3 mm (0±0.12 in) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0°±0°15' |
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- Front and rear toe-in and front camber can be adjusted. Adjust if the toe-in or camber tolerance exceeds specifications.
- Other items indicated in the specifications is not equipped with adjustment mechanisms. If other items exceed specifications, check the suspension parts and connections for deformation. If defective, replace with new parts.
A - B = Positive: Toe-in, Negative: Toe-out
α = Individual toe angles
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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