Kizashi AWD L4-2.4L (2010)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Preparation for Inspection and Adjustment
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper wheel alignment. An additional item to be checked is the possibility of tire
lead due to worn or improperly manufactured tires. "Lead" is the vehicle deviation from a straight path on a level road without hand pressure on the
steering wheel. Refer to Tire Inspection in order to determine if the vehicle has a tire lead problem. Before inspecting rear wheel alignment and
making any adjustment affecting wheel alignment, perform the following checks, inspections and repair / replacement to ensure correct measurements
and adjustments.
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Check all tires for proper inflation pressure. Adjust pressure for any improperly inflated tire(s).
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Check that all tires are of the same type and brand and also they have approximately the same tread wear. Replace all tires with new ones if
necessary.
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Check rear wheel bearings for damage. Replace damaged bearing(s) with new one(s).
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Check wheels and tires for deformation. Repair or replace them if necessary.
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Check that rear suspension system is properly installed and free of damage.
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Check suspension components for bends, dents, wear or other damage.
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Place vehicle on level surface in unloaded state.
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Push vehicle body to bounce vehicle up and down several times to stabilize rear suspension.
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Check that ground clearance on one side is approximately the same as that on the other side.
Toe and Camber Inspection
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Push vehicle body to bounce vehicle up and down several times to stabilize rear suspension.
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Move vehicle forward and backward several times to stabilize suspension if vehicle has been hoisted.
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Check that toe and camber are in specified ranges using wheel alignment tester. If check result is not as specified, adjust toe and camber.
Rear toe
: IN 2.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.08 ± 0.04 in.)
Rear camber
: -1° 15' ± 0° 30'
Toe and Camber Adjustment
NOTE:
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Toe and camber adjustment should be performed primarily on control rods. If necessary amount of adjustment exceeds the amount of
adjustment possible with control rods, then make adjustment on lower arms.
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If toe and camber are found greatly deviating from specified ranges, turn each of adjusting bolts on control rods and lower arms until its center
mark points directly upward. Then perform adjustment on control rods and, if more adjustment is still necessary, on lower arms.