Front Wheel Alignment (For Hatchback) Adjustment

Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.

Tire runout:

1.4 mm (0.0551 in.) or less (Vertical)
2.0 mm (0.0787 in.) or less (Lateral)

Fully turn the steering wheel left and right, and measure the wheel turning angle.

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*a	Inside
*b	Outside
	Front of the Vehicle

Put the front wheel on the center of the alignment tester.

Remove the wheel cap.

Set the camber-caster-steering axis inclination gauge at the center of the axle hub or drive shaft.

Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination.

NOTICE:

1. Perform the inspection while the vehicle is empty (without a spare tire or tools on board).
   
2. The tolerance for the difference between the left and right wheels is 30' (0.5°) or less for both the camber and caster.
   

Remove the camber-caster-steering axis inclination gauge and attachment.

Install the wheel cap.
If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specified values after the camber has been correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damage and wear.

Remove the front wheel.

w/ ABS:

1. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.
   

Remove the 2 nuts from the lower side of the shock absorber.

HINT:

Keep the bolt from rotating while loosening and removing the nuts.

Clean the installation surfaces of the shock absorber and steering knuckle.

Provisionally install the 2 nuts (Step A).

Fully push or pull the axle hub in the direction of the required adjustment (Step B).

Tighten the 2 nuts.

Torque:

164 N*m{1672 kgf*cm, 121 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Keep the bolt from rotating while loosening and removing the nuts.

w/ ABS:

1. Install the flexible hose and speed sensor with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   29 N*m{300 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf}

   NOTICE:

   Install the flexible hose and speed sensor without twisting them.

Install the front wheel.

Torque:

103 N*m{1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf}

Check the camber.
If the measured value is not within the specifications, calculate the required adjustment amount using the formula below.
(Camber adjustment amount) = Center of specified range - Measured value
Check the combination of installed bolts. Select appropriate bolts from the table below to adjust the camber to within the specified range.

HINT:

Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified range.

Table (1) (Move the axle toward the positive side)

Table (2) (Move the axle toward the negative side).

NOTICE:

Replace the nut with a new one when replacing the bolt.

Repeat the steps mentioned above. At step (A), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.

HINT:

Replace one bolt at a time when replacing 2 bolts.

Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension.

Release the parking brake and move the shift lever to the neutral position.

Push the vehicle straight ahead approximately 5 m (16.4 ft.). (Step A)

Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of the front wheels and measure the distance between the marks (Dimension B).

Slowly push the vehicle straight ahead to cause the front wheels to rotate 180° using the front tire valve as a reference point.

HINT:

Do not allow the wheels to rotate more than 180°. If the wheels rotate more than 180°, perform the procedure from (Step A) again.

Measure the distance between the tread center marks on the front side of the wheels (Dimension A).

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Front of the Vehicle

Measure the thread lengths of the right and left rack ends.

Standard:

Difference in thread length of 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) or less

Remove the rack boot set clips.

Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.

Adjust the rack ends if the difference in thread length between the right and left rack ends is not within the specified range.

1. Extend the shorter rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the outer-side.
   

2. Shorten the longer rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the inner-side.
   

Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.

HINT:

Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified range.

Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same.

Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts to the specified torque.

Torque:

75 N*m{760 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Provisionally tighten the lock nut while holding the hexagonal part of the steering rack end so that the lock nut and the steering rack end do not turn together. Hold the flat of the tie rod end and tighten the lock nut.

Place the boots on the seats.

Using pliers, install the RH and LH boot clips as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

1. Install the clip so that its claws are within the clip installation range.
   
2. Make sure that the rack boots are not twisted.