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Toyota Avalon XLS V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment (Front): Service and Repair

Make
Toyota
Model
Avalon XLS
Engine
V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Year
1998
Section
Alignment › Service and Repair › Front
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Alignment: Service and Repair
Front

1. Measure vehicle height.

Tire size: 205/65R15 

Height:

Front: 214 mm (8.43 inch) 
Rear: 266 mm (10.47 inch) 

a. Front measuring point; measure from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
b. Rear measuring point; measure from the ground to the center of the front side strut rod mounting bolt.

NOTE: 
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Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specification.

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If the vehicle height is not to the specification, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.

2. Install camber-caster-kingpin gauge onto vehicle or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester Follow the specific instructions of the equipment

manufacturer.

3. Inspect camber, caster and steering axis.

Camber:  -0° 37' ± 45' (-0.62° ± 0.75°).

Left-right error: 45' (0.75°) or less

Caster: +2° 11' ± 45' (+2.18° ± 0.75°).

Left-right error: 45' (0.75°) or less

Steering Axis Inclination +13° 04' ± 45' (+13.07° ± 0.75°).

Left-right error: 45' (0.75°) or less

CAUTION:  If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specification, after the camber has correctly adjusted, recheck the
suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.

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