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Acura (Honda) RSX L4-2.0L (VTEC) (2002)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Description and Operation (page 4 of 5)

Make
Acura (Honda)
Model
RSX
Engine
L4-2.0L (VTEC)
Year
2002
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceDescription and Operation · page 4 of 5
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3. Loosen the locknut (A) while holding the tie-rod arm (B).
4. Turn the tie-rod end (C) until the toe is correct.

NOTE:  Adjust both the right and left wheels at the same time by the same amount in opposite directions to obtain the correct toe and to keep the
steering wheel straight.

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.
2. Check the toe. If it is not within the specification, go to step 3.

Rear toe-in: 2 (+2 -1) mm, (0.08 [+0.08 -0.04] inch)

3. Loosen the self-locking nut (A) while holding the adjusting bolt (B).

NOTICE:  Do not loosen the special bolts (C) on the trailing arm.

4. Replace the self-locking nut with a new one, and lightly tighten it.

NOTE:  Always use a new self-locking nut whenever it has been loosened.

5. Turn the adjusting bolt until the toe is correct.
6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque while holding the adjusting bolt.

Turning Angle 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.

Pinch or Ctrl + scroll to zoom. Double-tap to reset.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 Acura RSX 2.0L

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