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Wheel Alignment: Inspection: Notes

Check the following items before performing the wheel alignment measurement.

Check, adjust and measure the wheel alignment in accordance with the following procedures.

CAUTION:
  • The engine must not be running when performing the adjustment.
  • When performing the front toe-in adjustment with the steering wheel fixed to the straight-ahead position, be sure to perform the work with the electric power steering assist ON.

    The electric power steering assist is set to ON with the engine stopped, by turning ON the ignition switch within 5 seconds after the engine stops.

NOTE: Alignment inspection and adjustment must be performed at the same tilt position as the vehicle was brought in.
1 Suspension height (front and rear wheels) Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>SUSPENSION HEIGHT .
   
2 Camber (front wheel) Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>CAMBER .
Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT>CAMBER (FRONT WHEEL) .
Camber (rear wheel) Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>CAMBER .
NOTE: Rear camber cannot be adjusted. If the value exceeds the specification, check the suspension parts and connections for deformation. If defective, replace with new parts.
   
3 Caster (front wheel) Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>CASTER .
   
4 Adjustment of difference between right and left steering angles Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>STEERING ANGLE .
Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT>ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND LEFT STEERING ANGLES .
   
5 Front toe-in Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>FRONT TOE-IN .
Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT>FRONT TOE-IN .
   
6 Rear toe-in Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>REAR TOE-IN .
Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT>REAR TOE-IN .
   
7 Thrust angle Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION>THRUST ANGLE .
Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT>THRUST ANGLE .