Inspection

DESCRIPTION

Before the wheel alignment measurement, maintain the front suspension, the steering system and the wheel tires in good condition.
Park the vehicle on a level surface, and position the front wheel in the straight- ahead position to measure the wheel alignment.

TOTAL TOE-IN

Standard value
Total toe-in	: Refer to Wheel Alignment.

If total toe-in measurement is different from the standard value, adjust the toe-in to the standard value. Refer to Adjustment

CAMBER, CASTER, KINGPIN INCLINATION, AND SIDESLIP

note	The camber and the caster are pre-adjusted at factory and not adjustable. As for vehicles with aluminum wheel, use a compensator to measure the camber and caster.

Camber

Check that the camber is within the standard value.

Standard value
Camber	: Refer to Wheel Alignment.

Caster

Check that the caster is within the standard value.

Standard value
Caster	: Refer to Wheel Alignment.

Kingpin inclination

Check that the kingpin inclination is within the standard value.

Standard value
Kingpin inclination	: Refer to Wheel Alignment.

Sideslip

Check that the sideslip amount is within the standard value by using a sideslip tester.

Standard value
Sideslip	: Refer to Wheel Alignment.

caution

Before inspecting the sideslip amount, be sure to inspect wheel alignment.
Even when the sideslip amount is within the standard value, securely check the toe-in, camber, and caster for the wheel alignment.