Front Wheel Alignment: Adjustment

2009 Toyota Yaris S, 4D HatchbackSECTION Adjustment
  1. INSPECT TIRES (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT 
    1. Hatchback:

      Vehicle height 

      FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT REFERENCE

      Destination A-B C-D
      Except for Rough Road Package 88 mm (3.46 in.) 20 mm (0.79 in.)
      Rough Road Package 68 mm (2.68 in.) 0 mm (0 in.)

      Measuring points: 

      A: Ground clearance of front wheel center 

      B: Ground clearance of lower arm set front bolt center 

      C: Ground clearance of rear wheel center 

      D: Ground clearance of axle beam set bolt center 

      NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, check the vehicle height.

      HINT:

      Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension before inspecting the vehicle height.

      Fig 1: Measuring Vehicle Height
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    2. Sedan:

      Vehicle height 

      FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT REFERENCE

      Destination A-B C-D
      Except for Rough Road Package 87 mm (3.43 in.) 16 mm (0.63 in.)
      Rough Road Package 67 mm (2.64 in.) -2 mm (-0.08 in.)

      Measuring points: 

      A: Ground clearance of front wheel center 

      B: Ground clearance of lower arm set front bolt center 

      C: Ground clearance of rear wheel center 

      D: Ground clearance of axle beam set bolt center 

      NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, check the vehicle height.
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