2004 Toyota MR2 C65MFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Wheel Alignment: Inspection

  1. Measure Vehicle Height 
    Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Height Measuring Points
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    Vehicle height: 

    VEHICLE HEIGHT MEASURING

    Area Specification
    Front(1) 192.4 mm (7.57 in.)
    Rear(2) 266 mm (10.47 in.)
    (1) Front measuring point Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
    (2) Rear measuring point Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side strut rod mounting bolt.
    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.

  2. Install Camber-Caster-Kingpin Gauge Or Position Vehicle On Wheel Alignment Tester 
    Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Tester & Gauge
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    Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.

  3. Inspect Camber, Caster And Steering Axis Inclination 
    CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION SPECIFICATIONS

    Area Specifications
    Camber Right-left error -0°48' +/- 45' (-0.80° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less)
    Caster Right-left error 3°05' +/- 45' (3.08° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
    Steering axis inclination Right-left error 14°55' +/- 45'(14.92° +/-0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less)

    If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specified values, after the camber has been correctly adjusted, re-check the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.

  4. Adjust Camber 
    NOTE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.
    1. Remove the front wheel.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
      Fig 3: Removing Nuts On Lower Side Shock Absorber
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    3. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
    4. Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
    5. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber adjustment is required.
      Fig 4: Adjusting Camber
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    6. Tighten the nuts.

      Torque: 140 N.m (1,430 kgf.cm, 103 ft.lbf) 

    7. Install the front wheel.

      Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

    8. Check the camber.
      NOTE:
      • Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified value.
      • Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' - 30' (0.1° - 0.5°).

      If the camber is not within the specified value, using the following table, estimate how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.

      NOTE: Tighten the adjusting bolt with a washer and a new nut.
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