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Lexus LX 450 L6-4.5L (1FZ-FE) (1996)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 2 of 4)

Make
Lexus
Model
LX 450
Engine
L6-4.5L (1FZ-FE)
Year
1996
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 4
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Alignment: Service and Repair

INSPECTION

1. Measure vehicle height. If the clearance of the vehicle is not standard, try to level the vehicle by rocking it down. If still not correct, check for bad

springs or suspension parts. 

Clearance:
A (Follow spring clearance): 36 mm (1.42 inch)
B (Bumper stopper clearance): 104 mm (4.09 inch) 

2. Install camber-caster-kingpin gauge or onto wheel alignment tester. Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. Inspect camber, caster and steering axis inclination. Camber, caster and steering axis inclination are not adjustable. If measurements are not within

the specification, inspect the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts and replace them as necessary.

Camber:  1° +/- 45' (1° +/- 0.75°)
Left/Right Error:  45' (0.75°) or less

Caster:  3° +/- 1°
Left/Right Error:  45' (0.75°) or less

Steering Axis Inclination:  13° +/- 45' (13° +/- 75°)

Measuring Point Reference

4. Inspect toe-in. If toe-in is not within the specification, adjust by the tie rod end.

Toe-In (total)
A + B:  0° 12' +/- 12° (0.2° +/- 0.2°)
C + D:  2 +/- 2 mm (0.16 +/- 0.16 in.)

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