2004 Toyota Land CruiserFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Wheel Alignment: Inspection

  1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT 

    Vehicle height: 

    Front & Rear Vehicle Height Reference Table

    Front A - B: 71 mm (2.795 in.)
    Rear C - D: 51 mm (2.008 in.)

    Measuring points:

    1. Ground clearance of spindle center
    2. Ground clearance of lower suspension arm front bolt center
    3. Ground clearance of rear axle shaft center
    4. Ground clearance of lower control arm front bolt center
    NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value. 

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

    Fig 1: Measuring Front & Rear Vehicle Height
    G02903856Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER 

    Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.

  3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION 

    Camber, caster and steering axis inclination: 

    Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination Reference Table

    Camber Right-left error 0+/-05' +/- 45' (0.08° +/- 0.75°) 30' (0.5°) or less
    Caster Right-left error 2+/-30' +/- 45' (2.5° +/- 0.75°) 30' (0.5°) or less
    Steering axis inclination Right-left error 12+/-10 +/- 45' (12.17° +/- 0.75°) 30' (0.5°) or less

    If the steering axis inclination is not within the specified value, after the camber and caster have been correctly adjusted, recheck the steering knuckle and front wheel for bearing or looseness.

    Fig 2: Testing Camber-Caster & Kingpin Alignment
    G02903857Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. ADJUST CAMBER AND CASTER 
    NOTE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in. 
    1. Loosen the front and/or rear adjusting cam nuts.
    2. Adjust the camber and caster by front and/or rear adjusting cams.

      HINT:

      Try to adjust the camber and caster to the center of the specified value.

      Fig 3: Adjusting Camber & Caster
      G02903858Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. How to read adjustment chart (using examples).
      1. Measure the present alignment.

        Camber: -0°15' (-0.25°) 

        Caster: 2°40' (2.67°) 

      2. Mark the difference between the standard value (A) and the measured value (B) on the adjustment graph.

        Standard value: 

        Camber: 0°05' (0.08°) 

        Caster: 2°30' (2.5°) 

        Formula: A - B = C 

        Camber: 0°05' - (-0°15') = 0°20' 

        Caster: 2°30' - 2°40' = -0°10' 

      3. As shown in Fig 4 , read the distances from the marked point to 0 point, and adjust the front and/or rear adjusting cams accordingly.

        Front cam: - (Shorter) 1.6 

        Rear cam: - (Shorter) 3.2 

        Fig 4: Camber & Caster Adjustment Reading Graph
        G02903859Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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