RSX L4-2.0L (2005)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Wheel Alignment
The suspension can be adjusted for front camber, front toe, and rear toe. However, each of these adjustments are interrelated to each other. For
example, when you adjust toe, the camber changes. Therefore, you must adjust the front wheel alignment whenever you adjust camber or toe.
Pre-Alignment Checks
For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.
3. Check the tire size and tire pressure.
Tire size:
Front/Rear:
'02-04 models:
Canadian RSX model: P195/65R15 91V
All other models: P205/55R16 91V
'05 model:
Canadian RSX model: P195/65R15 89V
All other models,
except Type S models: P205/55R16 89V
Type S model: P215/45R17 87V
Tire pressure:
'02-04 models:
Front: 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 31 psi)
'05 model:
Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 31 psi)
4. Check the runout of the wheels and tires.
5. 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).
6. Move the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
Caster Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle).
Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Check the caster angle. If the caster angle is not within the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.
Caster angle:
'02-04 models: 1°30' ± 1°
'05 model: 2°53' ± 1°
Front Camber Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle).
Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Check the camber angle. If the camber angle is not within the specification, adjust the camber.
Front camber angle:
'02-04 models: 0°00' ± 45'
'05 model: - 0°30' ± 45'
Front Camber Adjustment
