Element 2WD L4-2.4L (2003)
between the adjusting bolt diameter and the pinch bolt hole diameter allows a small range of adjustment.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Loosen the flange nuts (A) and bolts, and adjust the camber by moving the bottom of the damper within the range of the damper pinch bolt free
play. Tighten the flange nuts to the specified torque.
NOTE: The camber angle can be adjusted up to ±15' (center of tolerance) by replacing one damper pinch bolt with the adjusting bolt. The
camber angle can be adjusted up to ±30' by replacing both damper pinch bolts with the adjusting bolts.
3. Reinstall the front wheels, lower the front of the vehicle to the ground, and bounce the front of the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.
4. Measure the camber angle.
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If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
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If the measurement is not within specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.
Front Toe Inspection/Adjustment
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. Center the steering wheel spokes.
2. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.
Front toe-in: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.11 inch)
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If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.
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If adjustment is required, go to step 3.
3. Loosen the tie-rod locknuts (A) while holding the tie-rod end (B).
4. Turn the tie-rod arm (c) until the front toe is within specifications.
5. After adjusting, tighten the locknut while holding the tie-rod arm. Make sure the toe setting does not change.
Rear Toe Inspection/Adjustment
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. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Check the toe.
Rear toe-in: 2 [+2/-1] mm (0.08 [+0.08/-0.04 inch])
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If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.
