Rear Wheel Alignment Adjustment

Suspension & Axle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Suspension. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. INSPECT TIRE

  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

  3. INSPECT TOE-IN

  4. ADJUST TOE-IN

  5. INSPECT CAMBER

Rear Wheel Alignment -- Adjustment


NOTICE:
For vehicles equipped with VSC, if wheel alignment has been adjusted, and if suspension or underbody components have been removed/installed or replaced, be sure to perform the following initialization procedure in order for the system to function normally:
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable for more than 2 seconds.
  2. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
  3. Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor and test mode inspection.


1. INSPECT TIRE

  1. Inspect the tire (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001Y9S003X.html).



2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

  1. Measure the vehicle height (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000227W003X_01_0002.html).



3. INSPECT TOE-IN


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Wheel Alignment Adjustment
Standard toe-in:
Item
Specified Condition
Toe-in
(total)
A + B: 0°11' +/-10' (0.18° +/-0.17°)
C - D: 2.3 +/-1 mm (0.09 +/-0.04 in.)
  1. If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.


4. ADJUST TOE-IN


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Loosen the toe adjust cam nut.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

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

    Standard toe-in:
    Item
    		Specified Condition
    Toe-in
    (total)
    		A + B: 0°11' +/-10' (0.18° +/-0.17°)
    C - D: 2.3 +/-1 mm (0.09 +/-0.04 in.)
    HINT:
    1. Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
    2. The toe-in will change by approximately 3.6 mm (0.142 in.) for each graduation of the cam.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Tighten the toe adjust cam nut.

    Torque:
    120 N*m{1224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf}


5. INSPECT CAMBER

  1. Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or set the vehicle on the wheel alignment tester.

  1. Inspect the camber.

    Standard camber:

    Item
    		Specified Condition
    Camber
    Right-left error
    		*Tire Size: 215/70R16
    		-0°58' +/-45' (-0.97° +/-0.75°)
    45' (0.75°) or less
    Tire Size: 225/65R17
    Tire Size: 235/55R18
    		-1°07' +/-45' (-1.12° +/-0.75°)
    45' (0.75°) or less
    Australia
    		-0°52' +/-45' (0.87° +/-0.75°)
    45' (0.75°) or less
    *: Europe only
    HINT:
    Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.