SX4 2WD L4-2.0L (2007)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment
Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment
Toe Inspection and Adjustment
Preparation for toe inspection and adjustment.
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Place vehicle in unloaded state on level surface.
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Set steering wheel in straight state.
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Check that inflation pressure of each tire is adjusted properly and wheel is free from deflection.
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Check that each suspension part is free from bend, dent, wear or damage in any other form.
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Check that ground clearance at the right and left is just about the same.
Inspection
Measure toe with toe-in gauge (1).
Toe should be within following specifications.
If toe is out of the specification, adjust toe properly.
Toe
IN 1.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.0394 ± 0.0394 in.)
Adjustment
1. Loosen right and left tie-rod end lock nuts (1) first.
2. Rotate right and left tie-rods (2) by the same amount to align toe to specification. In this adjustment, the lengths "A" of both right and left tie-rod
should be equal.
NOTE: Before rotating tie-rods (2), apply grease between tie-rods and rack boots so that boots won't be twisted.
3. After adjustment, tighten lock nuts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut a: 45 Nm (4-5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Make sure that rack boots are not twisted.