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Rear Wheel Alignment

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT TIRE
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

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





3. INSPECT TOE-IN





Air suspension





Coil suspension

If the toe-in is not within the specified value, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.
4. ADJUST (2WD DRIVE TYPE)





a. Measure the lengths of the right and left No.2 lower suspension arms.
No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference: 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) or less
If the left-right difference is larger than 1.5 mm (0.06 inch), adjust it by following the procedures.





b. Loosen the lock nuts.
c. Turn the right and left adjusting tube by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.

HINT:
^ Try to adjust toe-in to the center value.
^ One turn of each adjusting tube will adjust toe-in by about 1.1° (1°11', 11.1 mm, 0.437 inch).

d. Torque the lock nut.
Torque: 56 Nm (570 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)
5. ADJUST TOE-IN (4WD DRIVE TYPE)
a. Measure the distance between each wheel disc and corner of the toe-adjusting cam, and then confirm that left and right distances are the same.
No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference: 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) or less
If the left-right difference is larger than 1.0 mm (0.04 inch), adjust it by following the procedures on the next page.





b. Turn the adjust cams by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.

HINT:
^ Try to adjust toe-in to the center value.
^ The toe-in will change by the following specifications corresponding to each graduation of the cam.
Approximately 3.3 mm (0.13 inch)

c. Tighten the nut.
Torque: 100 Nm (1,020 kgf-cm, 74 ft. lbs.)
6. INSPECT CAMBER





Air suspension





Coil suspension

HINT: Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specification, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.