Before Aiming Setting
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
5074666.png Alignment Set 07AAJ-STKA210
1. Before Aiming - Set

NOTE:
Aiming should be done in a well-lighted area.
There should be no bright objects at the back of the target (sunlight, windows, illumination, or reflectors) or designs similar to the target pattern.
Make sure the suspension has not been modified.
Make sure all the tire sizes are correct and that their pressure is correct.
Make sure the fuel tank is full.
Remove all cargo from the vehicle except the tool kit and the spare tire.
Make sure the steering wheel is pointed straight ahead, and do not turn it after setting the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P (CVT) or neutral (M/T) position, and apply the parking brake.
When marking on the floor surface, use suitable tape to mark the exact locations.

Prepare these items:
Tape measure and ruler
Felt-tip pen
Tape
String


Measure the Lines Along the Sides of the Vehicle
1.
Find the center (A) of one wheel using the centering stand and mark it.
2.
Measure 76.2 mm (3.00 in) from the edge of the centering stand, and mark a new spot Z1 that intersects the wheel's center-line.
NOTE: Repeat this step for each wheel (Z2, Y1, and Y2).


Set the Cord Along the Center-Line of the Vehicle

NOTE:
When installing a cord along the center-line of the vehicle, install the cord using these items as reference points.
The reference items may vary by vehicle.
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Front and rear jacking brackets
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Towing hook
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Front emblem
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Scribe lines of the front subframe part
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Center bumper clip on the bulkhead
When installing an aiming target on the rear of the vehicle, use the centering stand in the rear.
When installing an aiming target on the front of the vehicle, use the centering stand in the front.
3.
Place the centering stand under the center bumper clip (B), then mark new a spot X, at the center-line of the centering stand.
4.
Place the centering stand under the center of the rear jack up bracket, then mark a new spot W at the center-line of the centering stand.


For targets at the front of the vehicle
5.
Position the gas strut holder of the alignment set between the floor and the rear jack up bracket at mark W.
6.
Place the center-line of the centering stand at mark X and run the cord through it.
7.
Place the cord in front of the centering stand until you are ready to the set up the target position for the applicable aiming procedure.


For targets at the rear of the vehicle
8.
Position the gas strut holder of the alignment set between the floor and the center bumper clip at mark X.
9.
Place the center-line of the centering stand at mark W and run the cord through it.
10.
Place the cord in front of the centering stand until you are ready to the set up the target position for the applicable aiming procedure.