Alignment: Service and Repair

TOE ADJUSTMENT





Toe is adjusted by changing tie rod length. Loosen right and left tie rod end lock nuts first and then rotate right and left tie rods by the same amount to align toe-in to specification. In this adjustment, right and left tie rods should become equal in length. After adjustment, tighten lock nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod lock nut (a): 65 Nm (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 ft. lbs.)

CAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Should camber or caster be found out of specifications upon inspection, locate its cause first. If it is in damaged, loose, bent, dented or worn suspension parts, they should be replaced. If it is in body, repair it so as to attain specifications. To prevent possible incorrect reading of camber or caster, vehicle front end must be moved up and down a few times before inspection.

STEERING ANGLE





When tie rod end was replaced, check toe and then also steering angle with turning radius gauges (1). If steering angle is not correct, check if right and left tie-rods are equal in length ("A" in the figure).
Steering angle
Inside: 35° ± 3°
Outside: 33° ± 3°

NOTE: If tie rod lengths were changed to adjust steering angle, reinspect toe-in.

REFERENCE INFORMATION
SIDE SLIP
For inspecting front wheel side slip with side slip tester
Side slip limit: Less than 3 mm/m (0.118 inch/3 ft)
If side slip exceeds above limit, toe-in or front wheel alignment may out not be correct.