Wheel Alignment
1. Pre-Alignment - Check


For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:

1.
Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.

2.
Make sure the suspension is not modified.

3.
Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.

4.
Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.

5.
Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic position.


7.
Check the suspension ball joints (Raise and support the vehicle. Hold a tire with your hands, and move it up and down and right and left to check for movement).

8.
Before doing alignment inspections, be sure to remove all extra weight from the vehicle, and no one should be inside the vehicle (driver or passengers).

9.
Lower the vehicle to the ground. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.


Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Caster - Inspect

Check the caster angle.

USA and Canada models
 
Caster angle:
   
Without 18/19 inch wheels:
3 ° 53 ’ ±30 ’
   
With 18/19 inch wheels:
3 ° 57 ’ ±30 ’
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 30 ’)

Mexico models
 
Caster angle:
   
Without 19 inch wheels:
3 ° 47 ’ ±30 ’
   
With 19 inch wheels:
3 ° 50 ’ ±30 ’
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 30 ’)

If the measurement is within specifications, measure the front camber angle.
If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

2. Camber - Inspect

Check the camber angle.

Front
USA and Canada models
 
Camber angle:
   
Without 18/19 inch wheels:
?0 ° 20 ’ ±30 ’
   
With 18/19 inch wheels:
?0 ° 23 ’ ±30 ’
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 30 ’)

Front
Mexico models
 
Camber angle:
   
Without 19 inch wheels:
?0 ° 13 ’ ±30 ’
   
With 19 inch wheels:
?0 ° 16 ’ ±30 ’
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 30 ’)

Rear
USA and Canada models
 
Camber angle:
   
Without 18/19 inch wheels:
?1 ° 15 ’ ±30 ’
   
With 18/19 inch wheels:
?1 ° 34 ’ ±30 ’
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 30 ’)

Rear
Mexico models
 
Camber angle:
   
Without 19 inch wheels:
?0 ° 52 ’ ±30 ’
   
With 19 inch wheels:
?1 ° 10 ’ ±30 ’
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 ° 30 ’)

If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
If the measurement for the front camber is not within specification, go to front camber adjustment.
If the measurement for the rear camber is not within specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

3. Rear Toe - Inspect

NOTE: Do the rear toe inspection before the front toe inspection.

1.
Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.

2.
Check the toe.

Rear toe-in: 2±2 mm (0.08±0.08 in)
If adjustment is required, go to rear toe adjustment.
If no adjustment is required, go to front toe inspection.

4. Front Toe - Inspect

NOTE: Do the rear toe inspection before the front toe inspection.

1.
Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic position.

2.
Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.

3.
Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)

If adjustment is required, go to front toe adjustment.
If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.

5. Turning Angle - Inspect


1.
Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.

USA and Canada models
 
Turning angle:
   
Inward:
     
Without 18/19 inch wheels:
38 ° 10 ’ ±2 °
     
With 18/19 inch wheels:
36 ° 10 ’ ±2 °
   
Outward (reference):
     
Without 18/19 inch wheels:
30 ° 53 ’
     
With 18/19 inch wheels:
29 ° 45 ’

Mexico models
 
Turning angle:
   
Inward:
     
Without 19 inch wheels:
38 ° 32 ’ ±2 °
     
With 19 inch wheels:
36 ° 30 ’ ±2 °
   
Outward (reference):
     
Without 19 inch wheels:
31 ° 07 ’
     
With 19 inch wheels:
29 ° 59 ’

2.
If the measurement is not within specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe. If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.


The suspension can be adjusted for front camber, front toe, and rear toe. However, each of these adjustments are related to each other. For example, when you adjust camber, the toe will change.

NOTE: After adjusting the wheel alignment, do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization, steering angle sensor neutral position clear and TPMS calibration.

1. Vehicle - Lift


2. Front Camber - Adjust



2.
Replace the flange nut (A) with a new one, and lightly tighten it.

3.
If the guide pin (B) is equipped, install the suitable nut (C) to the guide pin, then tighten the nut until the guide pin is twisted off.

NOTE: The guide pin is for factory assembly use only.






4.
Adjust the camber angle by moving the upper part of the damper (A).

NOTE: The camber angle can be adjusted 20 ’.

5.
Tighten the flange nuts (B) to the specified torque.

6.
Lower the vehicle to the ground, and bounce the front of the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

7.
Measure the camber angle. If the camber angle is not within specification, readjust the camber angle. If the camber measurement is correct, measure toe-in, and adjust it if necessary.





8.
Install the hole seal (A) after the guide pin is removed.

NOTE: Refer to the Parts Catalog for the hole seal.


3. Rear Toe - Adjust


NOTE: Do the rear toe adjustment before the front toe adjustment.

1.
Hold the adjusting bolt (A) on the control arm (B), and loosen the self-locking nut (C).

2.
Replace the self-locking nut with a new one, and lightly tighten it.

NOTE:
Always use a new self-locking nut whenever it has been loosened.
Reassemble the adjusting bolt and the adjusting cam plate with the eccentric facing up.

3.
Adjust the rear toe by turning the adjusting bolt until the toe is correct.

4.
Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque while holding the adjusting bolt.

4. Front Toe - Adjust


NOTE: Do the rear toe adjustment before the front toe adjustment.

1.
Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts (A) while holding the flat surface sections (B) of the tie-rod end with a wrench, and turn both tie-rods (C) until the front toe is within specifications.

2.
After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod end locknuts to the specified torque. Reposition the rack-end boot if it is twisted or displaced.

5. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize


6. Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear


7. TPMS - Calibration