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FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT


caution After performing the front wheel alignment, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point. (Refer to GROUP 35C - On-vehicle Service - Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration .)
1.Before the wheel alignment measurement, maintain the front suspension, the steering system, the wheel and tires in good condition.
2.Park the vehicle on a level surface, and position the front wheel in the straight-ahead position to measure the wheel alignment.

TOE-IN
Standard value: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 inch)

1.Loosen the jam nut with the tie-rod clip removed, and then perform the adjustment by turning the tie-rod left/right at the same degree in the opposite direction.
note The toe moves to the outside by turning the tie-rod left to the forward direction, and right to the reverse direction.
2.After adjustment, check that the steering angle is within the standard range using the turning radius gauge. (Refer to GROUP 37 - On-vehicle Service .)

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION

CAMBER


Standard value:
-1°00’ ± 0°30’ (Left/right deviation within 0°30’)

CASTER
Standard value:
4°25’ ± 0°30’ (Left/right deviation within 0°30’)
Kingpin inclination 13°50’ ± 1°30’
note Camber and caster are preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
caution Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing with the driveshaft nut loosened.

note Tighten the wheel alignment gauge attachment (special tool: MB991004) to the specified torque, then perform measurement.
Tightening torque: 144 - 176 N·m (106 - 130 ft-lb)