Grand Vitara JS 2WD V6-2.5L (1999)
Alignment: Service and Repair
TOE ADJUSTMENT
Toe is adjusted by changing tie rod length. Loosen right and left tie rod end lock nuts first and then rotate right and left tie rods by the same amount to
align toe-in to specification.
In this adjustment, right and left tie rods should become equal in length.
After adjustment, tighten lock nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque: (a): 65 Nm (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 ft. lbs.)
CAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Should camber or caster be found out of specifications upon inspection, locate its cause first. If it is in damaged, loose, bent, dented or worn
suspension parts, they should be replaced. If it is in body, repair it so as to attain specifications.
To prevent possible incorrect reading of camber or caster, vehicle front end must be moved up and down a few times before inspection.
STEERING ANGLE
When tie rod end was replaced, check toe and then also steering angle with turning radius gauges. If steering angle is not correct, check if right and
left tie-rods are equal in length ("A" in left figure).
Steering angle:
Inside: 34.5° ± 3°
Outside: 32.5° ± 3°
NOTE: If tie rod lengths were changed to adjust steering angle, reinspect toe-in.
Reference Information:
Side slip: For inspecting front wheel side slip with side slip tester:
Side slip limit:
Less than 3 mm/m
(Less than 0.118 inch/3 ft.)