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Acura (Honda) RDX L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Technical Service Bulletins (page 5 of 6)

Make
Acura (Honda)
Model
RDX
Engine
L4-2.3L Turbo
Year
2008
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceTechnical Service Bulletins · page 5 of 6
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measure toe-in, and adjust it if necessary.

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, and install a commercially available steering wheel holder tool.
2. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

Front toe-in: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 inch)

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If adjustment is required, go to step 3.

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If no adjustment is required, go to rear toe inspection/adjustment.

3. Loosen the tie-rod locknuts (A) while holding the flat surface sections (B) of the tie-rod end with a wrench, then turn both tie-rods (C) equally until

the front toe is within specifications.

4. After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts. Reposition the rack-end boots if they are twisted or displaced.
5. Go to Rear Toe Inspection/Adjustment.

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: 2.5 ± 2 mm (0.10 ± 0.08 inch)

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If adjustment is required, go to step 3.

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If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.

3. Hold the adjusting bolt (A) on lower arm B, and remove the self-locking nut (C).

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