Outlander 4WD L4-2.4L (4B12) (2008)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point. [Vehicles with
ASC]
Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a level surface. The front suspension, steering system, wheels, and tires should be serviced to
normal condition before measuring wheel alignment.
TOE-IN
Standard value: 1 ± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.09 inch)
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and jam nut, and turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Install the clip and tighten the jam nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 52 ± 2 Nm (38 ± 2 ft-lb)
3. Confirm that the toe-in is at the standard value.
4. Use a turning radius gauge to check that the steering angle is at the standard value.
STEERING ANGLE
Standard value:
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION
Required Special Tool:
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MB991004: Wheel Alignment Gauge Attachment Vehicles with aluminum wheels
Standard value:
Camber 0°20' ± 0°30' (Left/right deviation within 30')
Caster 2°35' ± 0°30' (Left/right deviation within 30')
Kingpin inclination 12°45' ± 1°30'
NOTE: Camber and caster are preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while loosening the driveshaft nut.