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Rear Suspension

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Camber

Standard value: 0° ± 30'





To adjust camber, turn the lower arm mounting bolt (crossmember side).

NOTE:
1. Make the adjustment with the assist link mounting bolt (crossmember side) loosened.
2. The difference between the right and left wheels should be 30' or less.
3. Left wheel: Clockwise ((-) camber) Right wheel: Clockwise ((+) camber) One graduation changes camber by about 15'.

Toe-In

Standard value: 0.5 ± 2.5 mm (0.01 ± 0.09 inch)





To adjust toe, turn the assist link mounting bolts (on crossmember side) on both sides the same amount.

NOTE:
1. The difference between right and left wheels should be 3 mm (0.12 inch) or less.
2. Left wheel: Clockwise (toe-in) Right wheel: Clockwise (toe-out) One graduation changes toe by about 4.8 mm (0.19 inch) [equivalent to toe angle 27' on one side].





CAUTION:
1. Adjust the eccentric bolt within 90° from the central position.
2. Adjust camber and toe, in that order, and, if camber is adjusted, be sure to adjust toe also.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with finger.
2. If a dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the arm assembly and/or the link assembly.

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