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CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT — Front Wheel Alignment (Cont'd)

FA-5prose procedure

Camber/caster/kingpin specs differ between 1.0 L and 1.3 L variants.

Continued from FA-4

Front Wheel Alignment (Cont'd)

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION

Camber, caster and kingpin inclination measurement

  1. 1
    Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
    Illustration of an alignment gauge attached to the front wheel via an 'Attachment' bracket, used to measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination. Callouts label 'Attachment' (top) and 'Alignment gauge' (right).
    SRA096A
  2. 2
    If camber, caster and kingpin inclination are not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn front suspension parts.

Camber, caster and kingpin inclination

Camber
1.0 L−0°26' to 1°4'
1.3 L−0°22' to 1°8'
Caster (+ve)
1.0 L1°31' to 3°1'
1.3 L1°34' to 3°4'
Kingpin inclination
1.0 L11°52' to 13°22'
1.3 L11°47' to 13°17'

TOE-IN

Toe-in measurement and adjustment

  1. 1
    Draw a base line across the tread.
    After lowering front of vehicle, move it up and down to eliminate friction, and set steering wheel in straight-ahead position.
    Side view of a tire mounted on a stand with a curved arrow indicating wheel rotation and a vertical scribe drawing a 'Base line' around the tread circumference.
    SMA123
  2. 2
    Measure toe-in. Measure distance "A" and "B" at the same height as hub center.
    Total toe-in (Unladen): A − B = −0.5 to 1.5 mm (0.02 to 0.06 in) toe-in (positive); 2θ = −0°5' to 0°16' toe-in (positive)
    Top-down diagram of two front tires with 'Lines parallel to center line of body' shown along the inside edges. Dimensions 'A' (rear distance between scribed lines) and 'B' (front distance) are marked, plus included angle θ at the front meeting point. 'Front' arrow points down-left. Formulas: 'Toe-in = A − B' and 'Toe-in = 2θ'.
    SMA124
  3. 3
    Adjust toe-in by varying the length of steering tie-rods.
    View of the steering tie-rod, knuckle and front rotor with a 'Locknut' callout pointing at the tie-rod locknut. A curved arrow shows rotating the tie-rod to adjust toe-in.
    UFA037
  4. 3(1)
    Loosen lock nuts.
Total toe-in (Unladen), A − Btoe-in (positive)
−0.5 to 1.5mm (0.02 to 0.06 in)
Total toe-in (Unladen), 2θtoe-in (positive)
−0°5' to 0°16'
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