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Acura (Honda) 3.5RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Description and Operation (page 2 of 4)

Make
Acura (Honda)
Model
RL 3.5RL
Engine
V6-3474cc 3.5L
Year
2001
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceDescription and Operation · page 2 of 4
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Alignment: Service and Repair

Caster 

NOTE:  For proper inspection/adjustment of the wheel alignment, check and adjust the following before checking the alignment:
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Check that the suspension is not modified.

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Check the tire size and tire pressure.

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Check the runout of the wheels and tires.

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Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel with your hands, and move it up and down and right and left to check for wobbling.)

Inspection 

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

1. Check the steering wheel angle; if significantly off center, it may be necessary to remove the steering wheel and reposition it on the splines. Turn

the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.

2. Check the caster angle.

Caster angle: 2° 50' ± 1° 

3. If out of specification, check for damaged suspension components.

Camber 

Inspection 

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

1. Check the camber angle.

Camber angle:

Front: 0°00'± 1° 
Rear: -0°30'± 1° 

2. If out of specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

Front Toe Inspection/Adjustment 

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

1. Check the tire pressure.
2. Center the steering wheel spokes.
3. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

Front toe: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 1/16 inch) 
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If adjustment is required, go on to step 4.

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If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.

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