INSPECT TIRE (See TIRE & WHEEL )

MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Height Measurement (2WD)

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Vehicle height:

2WD:

VEHICLE HEIGHT SPECIFICATION (2WD)

Front	A - B: 89 mm (3.50 in.)
Rear	D - C: 41 mm (1.61 in.)

4WD:

Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Height Measurement (4WD)

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VEHICLE HEIGHT SPECIFICATION (4WD)

Front	A - B: 83 mm (3.27 in.)
Rear	D - C: 38 mm (1.50 in.)

Measuring points:

A: Ground clearance of front wheel center

B: Ground clearance of lower suspension arm front bolt center

C: (2WD):

Ground clearance of axle beam set bolt center (4WD):

Ground clearance of rear lower suspension arm rear bolt center

D: Ground clearance of rear wheel center

NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.

If the vehicle height is not within the specified value, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.

INSPECT TOE-IN

Fig 3: Inspecting Front Wheel Toe-In

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Toe-in:

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN SPECIFICATION

Toe-in	A + B:0° +/- 12'(0° +/- 0.2°)
(total)	C - D: 0 +/- 2 mm (0 +/- 0.08 in.)

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.
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.
  NOTE: Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.
4. Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same.
  
  Fig 4: Checking Length Of Rack End
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  Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
5. Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
  Torque: 74 N.m (755 kgf.cm, 55 ft.lbf)
6. Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
  NOTE: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.

INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE

Turn the steering wheel fully and measure the turning angle.

Wheel turning angle:

Fig 5: Inspecting Front Wheel Turning Angle

2WD:

FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE (2WD)

Inside Wheel	36° 40' (36.67+/-) +/- 2°
Outside Wheel: Reference	31° 53' (31.88°)

4WD:

FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE (4WD)

Inside Wheel	37° 03' (37.05°) +/- 2°
Outside Wheel: Reference	32° 02' (32.03°)

If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified value, check the right and left rack end lengths.

INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
1. Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester.
2. Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination.
  Camber, caster and steering axis inclination:
  
  Fig 7: Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination Specification (2WD)
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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.

Safety Warning

Front Wheel Alignment: Adjustment

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