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Honda Element 4WD L4-2.4L (2004)10 · Steering and Suspension
10 · Steering & suspension

Alignment: Specifications (page 2 of 4)

Make
Honda
Model
Element 4WD
Engine
L4-2.4L
Year
2004
Section
Alignment
Steering and SuspensionSpecifications · page 2 of 4
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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: P215/70R16 99S

Tire pressure:

Front: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi)
Rear:  235 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2, 34 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. Bounce 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 manufacture's instructions.
Check the caster angle.
Caster angle: 1°50' ± 1° 
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If the measurement is within specifications, measure the camber angle. 

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If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

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.
Camber angle:
Front: -0°13' ± 45' 
Rear: -1°00' ± 45' 
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If the measurement for the front camber is outside the specification, go to front camber adjustment.

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If the measurement for the rear camber is outside the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

Front Camber Adjustment 

The front camber can be adjusted by exchanging one or both of the damper pinch bolts with the smaller diameter adjusting bolt(s). The difference

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