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Alignment: Specifications

NOTE: Perform alignment measurements in "Ready to Drive" condition, (i.e., at normal road height with simulated passenger load).

Front Axle

Camber [1]

Wheels in straight ahead position ...........................................................................................................................................................  0° (+10', -20')
Max difference between left and right .................................................................................................................................................................  0°20'

Caster [1]

Wheels in straight ahead position ................................................................................................................................................................  3°15' ± 20'
Max difference between left and right .................................................................................................................................................................  0°20'

Toe-In [1]

Wheels spread at front with 90-110 Nm .....................................................................................................................................................  0°15' ± 10'

Track Difference [2]

Angle at 20° lock of wheel nearest curve ...................................................................................................................................................  -0°15' ± 40'

[1] Tolerances for test only.  Try for nominal value during adjustment.
[2] Value indicated without toe-in.

 
 
Rear Axle

Camber:

Measure distance in height from inner semi-trailing arm mount to lower edge of wheel bearing carrier coupling. Camber reading for measured
height should be as follows:

Height 

Spec

130 

0° ± 30'

125 

0°15' ± 30'

120 

0°30' ± 30'

115 

0°45' ± 30'

110 

1° ± 30'

105 

1°15' ± 30'

100 

1°30' ± 30'

95 

1°45' ± 30'

Toe Total (inch):  .............................................................................................................................................................................................  0°25' ± 15'

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