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Lexus SC 400 V8-4.0L (1UZ-FE) (1997)10 · Steering and Suspension
10 · Steering & suspension

Alignment (Front): Specifications

Make
Lexus
Model
SC 400
Engine
V8-4.0L (1UZ-FE)
Year
1997
Section
Alignment › Specifications › Front
Steering and SuspensionFront · page 1 of 2
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Alignment: Specifications
Front

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 

Vehicle Height 

NOTE:
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Front Measuring Point:

Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm front mounting bolt.

^

Rear Measuring Point:

Measure from the ground to the center of the No. 2 lower suspension arm mounting bolt.

Tire Size P225/55R 16:

Front ................................................................................................................................................................................... 190.5 mm (7.500 inch)
Rear .................................................................................................................................................................................... 246.2 mm (9.693 inch)

Camber ................................................................................................................................................................................ 0°02' +/- 45' (0.03° +/- 0.75°)

Left-Right Error .................................................................................................................................................................................. 30' (0.5°) or less

Caster .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3°01' +/- 45' (3.02° +/- 0.75°)

Left-Right Error ................................................................................................................................................................................. 30' (0.5°) or less.

Steering Axis Inclination ................................................................................................................................................... 9°02' +/- 45' (9.03° +/- 0.75°)

Left-Right Error .................................................................................................................................................................................. 30' (0.5°) or less

Toe-In (Totals)

Degrees .............................................................................................................................................................................. 0°06' +/- 12' (0.1° +/- 0.2°)
Linear .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 +/- 2 mm (0.04 +/- 0.08 inch)
Tie Rod End Length Difference .................................................................................................................................................... 1.5 mm (0.059 inch)

Wheel Angle (Maximum)

Inside Wheel ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37°04'
Outside Wheel (Reference) ................................................................................................................................................................................. 32°23'

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Adjusting Cam Bolt ..................................................................................................................................................................... 226 Nm (166 ft. lbs.)

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