RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Rear
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. Measure vehicle height.
NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to specification.
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 or onto wheel alignment tester.
Follow the specifications of the equipment manufacturer.
3. Inspect camber.
Tire size: 215/70R16
Camber: -0° 55' ± 45' (-0.92° ± 0.75°)
Left-Right error: 45' (0.75°) or less
Tire size: 235/60R16
Camber: -1° 20' ± 45' (-1.33° ± 0.75°)
Left-Right error: 45' (0.75°) or less
If the camber is not within the specification, adjust it by the camber adjust cam.
Measuring Point Reference
4. Inspect toe-in.
Tire size: 215/70R16
Toe-in (Total):
A + B: 0° 18' ± 12' (0.3° ± 0.2°)
C - D: 3 ± 2 mm (0.12 ± 0.08 inch)
Tire size: 235/60R16
Toe-in (Total):
A + B: 0° 18' ± 12' (0.3° ± 0.2°)
C - D: 3 ± 2 mm (0.12 ± 0.08 inch)
If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it by the toe-adjust cam.
5. Adjust camber.
a. Loosen the camber adjust cam lock bolt.
b. Turn the camber adjust cam to adjust camber.
HINT:
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Try to adjust the camber to the center value.