Suspension: Service and Repair

HUB END PLAY CHECK





1. Remove the disc brake caliper and suspend it with a wire.
2. Remove the brake disc from the front hub.
3. Attach a dial gauge as shown in the illustration, and then measure the end play while moving the hub in the axial direction.

Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

4. If end play exceeds the limit, replace the front hub assembly.

HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT





1. Remove the caliper assembly and secure it with wire so that it does not fall.
2. Remove the brake disc.
3. Use the special tools to remove the hub bolts.





4. Use the wheel nuts to securely install the new hub bolts, while being careful of the serrations of the hub bolts and hub.

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a level surface.
The front suspension, steering system, and wheels should be serviced to normal condition before measuring of wheel alignment.

Toe-In





Standard value: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 inch)

NOTE:
1. If the toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust the toe-in by undoing the clips and turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
2. The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.

Steering Angle

Standard value:
Inner wheel 32°30' ± 2°
Outer wheel 27° 00'

Camber And Caster

Standard value:
Camber 0° 00' ± 30'
Caster 4° 20' ± 1° 30'





NOTE:
1. Camber and caster are preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
2. If camber is not within the standard value, check and replace bent or damaged parts.
3. For vehicles with aluminum type wheels, attach the camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the drive shaft by using the special tool. Tighten the special tool to the same torque [196 - 255 Nm (142 - 184 ft. lbs.)] as the drive shaft nut.

CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearings while loosening the drive shaft nuts.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the upper arm assembly, compression lower arm assembly, lateral lower arm assembly or stabilizer link.

NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage of the ball joint.