FRONT SUSPENSION

E SUSPENSION

SECTION
FRONT SUSPENSION
FSU B

FSU
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 INSTALLATION ................................................... 11 F
Caution ..................................................................... 2 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 12
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 12
Special Service Tools [SST] ..................................... 3 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 12 G
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 13
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TRANSVERSE LINK ................................................. 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5 Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
H
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5 REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................... 6 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 15
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 6 INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
INSPECTION OF TRANSVERSE LINK BALL STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 16 I
JOINT END PLAY ................................................. 6 Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
STRUT INSPECTION ........................................... 6 REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
Wheel Alignment Inspection ..................................... 6 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 16 J
DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 6 INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
PRELIMINARY CHECK ........................................ 6 FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER ............................. 17
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
K
KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES ........................ 6 REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
Components ............................................................. 8 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
Remove and Installation ........................................... 9 INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
REMOVAL ............................................................. 9 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 18 L
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9 Wheel Alignment (Unladen) .................................... 18
COIL SPRING AND STRUT ......................................11 Ball Joint ................................................................. 18
Removal and Installation .........................................11 Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ................................. 18 M
REMOVAL ............................................................11

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 PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Caution AES000WV

● When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be performed under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
– Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. A spare tire, a jack, hand tools
and mats are in designated positions.
● After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
● Self-lock nut are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.

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 PREPARATION

PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Special Service Tools [SST] AES000WW

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description B
Tool name

KV991040S0
( – ) C
CCK gauge attachment
1. Plate
2. Guide bolts
3. Nuts D
4. Springs
5. Center plate
Measuring wheel alignment
6. KV99104020 Adapter A
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia. FSU
7. KV99104030 Adapter B
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia. S-NT498

8. KV99104040 Adapter C
F
c: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
9. KV99104050 Adapter D
d: 53.4 mm (2.102 in) dia.
G
HT72520000
(J-25730-A)
Ball joint remover H
Removing steering outer socket
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)
NT546
I

J
ST35652000
( – ) Disassembling and assembling strut
Strut attachment
K
ZZA0807D

ST3127S000
(See J-25742-1) L
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
(J-25765)
Torque wrench M
Measuring rotating torque of ball joint
2. HT62940000
( – )
Socket adapter (1/2″)
3. HT62900000 NT124

( – )
Socket adapter (3/8″)

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 PREPARATION

Commercial Service Tools AES000WX

Tool name Description

● Removing wheel nuts

● Removing torque member fixing
Power tool
bolts
● Removing stabilizer connecting rod

PBIC0190E

Spring compressor Removing and installing coil spring

S-NT717

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 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003

A
NVH Troubleshooting Chart AES000WY

Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
B

NVH in FAX and FSU sections

NVH in RFD section

NVH in FAX section

NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in PR section

NVH in BR section
NVH in PS section
C

FSU-12

FSU-16
FSU-8

FSU-8
FSU-6
—
—
—
Reference page

FSU

FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION

Strut deformation, damage or deflection
F

Bushing or mounting deterioration

Improper installation, looseness

Incorrect wheel alignment

G

Suspension looseness
Possible cause and Suspected parts

PROPELLER SHAFT
Stabilizer bar fatigue
Parts interference

ROAD WHEELS
DIFFERENTIAL

DRIVE SHAFT
Spring fatigue
H

STEERING
BRAKES
TIRES
I
Noise × × × × × × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × × × × × ×
J
Vibration × × × × × × × × × ×
Symptom Front suspension Shimmy × × × × × × × × × ×
Judder × × × × × × × × K
Poor quality ride or han-
× × × × × × × × × ×
dling
×: Applicable
L

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 FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY PFP:54010

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service AES000WZ

Make sure that the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each of the components and the component
conditions (wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF TRANSVERSE LINK BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
STRUT INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage, and breakage of installation positions.
Wheel Alignment Inspection AES000X0

DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen” conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. A spare tire, a jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-4, "ROAD WHEEL" .
3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-7, "WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
4. Transverse link ball joint axial end play. Refer to FSU-15, "INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL" .
5. Strut operation.
6. Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Each of suspension member, steering knuckle, strut and transverse link for cracks, deformation and other
damage.
8. Vehicle height (posture).
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES
● Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
● Before inspection, mount wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand that has
same height so vehicle will remain horizontal.
Using a CCK Gauge
Install the CCK gauge attachment [SST: KV991040S0 ( – )] with the following procedure on wheel, then
measure wheel alignment.
1. Remove three wheel nuts, and install the guide bolts to the hub
bolt.
2. Screw the adapter into plate until it contacts the plate tightly.
3. Screw the center plate into the plate.
4. Insert the plate assembly on the guide bolt. Put the spring in,
and then evenly screw the three guide nuts. When fastening the
guide nuts, do not completely compress the spring.

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5. Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of the

center plate and tightly contact them to measure. A
Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles:
Refer to FSU-18, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS (SDS)" . B

CAUTION:
If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle is outside the
standard, check suspension member, steering knuckle, C
strut and transverse link for wear and damage. Replace
suspect parts if necessary. SEIA0241E

D
Toe-In Inspection
Measure toe-in using the following procedure.
WARNING: FSU
● Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
● Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before push-
ing it.
F
1. Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize vehicle height
(posture).
2. Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
G
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at
the same height of hub center. These are measuring points. SEIA0362E

H
4. Measure distance “A” (rear side).
5. Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180° degrees (1/2
turn).
I
NOTE:
If the wheels have rotated more than 180° degrees (1/2 turn),
start this procedure again from the beginning. Do not push vehi-
cle backward. J
6. Measure distance “B” (front side).
Total toe-in : Refer to FSU-18, "SERVICE DATA AND
K
SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" . SEIA0363E

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Components AES000X1

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1. Strut upper plate 2. Strut spacer 3. Strut mounting insulator

4. Strut mounting insulator bracket 5. Mounting bearing 6. Spring upper seat
A
7. Spring upper rubber seat 8. Bound bumper 9. Coil spring
10. Strut 11. Steering knuckle 12. Cotter pin
B
13. Stabilizer bar 14. Stabilizer clamp 15. Stabilizer bushing
16. Stabilizer connecting rod 17. Washer 18. Member stay
19. Front suspension member 20. Transverse link 21. Stopper
C
Remove and Installation AES000XZ

REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool. D
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-36, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull wheel sensor harness. FSU
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts with a power tool. Hang torque member in a place where it will not
interfere with work. Refer to BR-25, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE: F
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FAX-7, "FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE" .
5. Remove mounting rubber bracket from front suspension member. Refer to EX-2, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" . G
6. Support engine or transmission with a jack.
7. Remove center member from vehicle. Refer to AT-269, "TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
H
8. Remove the fixing bolts and nuts, and then remove strut assem-
bly from steering knuckle.
9. Remove drive shaft from vehicle. Refer to FAX-13, "FRONT
DRIVE SHAFT" . I
10. Remove stabilizer bar from suspension member. Refer to FSU-
16, "Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove power steering tube bracket mounting bolts, nuts and J
steering outer socket, then hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer
to PS-17, "POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
12. Set a jack under front suspension member. K
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13. Remove rear engine mounting insulator from front suspension
member. Refer to EM-74, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
L
14. Remove mounting bolts and nut of member stay, and then
remove member stay from vehicle.
15. Remove mounting nuts and stoppers between front suspension M
member and body. Gradually lower jack to remove front suspen-
sion assembly.

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INSTALLATION
● Install in the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-8, "Components" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Perform the final tightening of each of parts, under unladen conditions, which were removed when remov-
ing front suspension assembly. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion" .

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● Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for model with VDC.
Refer to BRC-43, "Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
● Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-36, "WHEEL SENSORS" .

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 COIL SPRING AND STRUT

COIL SPRING AND STRUT PFP:55302

A
Removal and Installation AES000X2

REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
B
2. Remove harness of wheel sensor from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-36, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
C
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts with a power tool. Hang torque member in a place where it will not
interfere with work. Refer to BR-25, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE: D
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove lock plate and brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to BR-12, "Removal and Installation of
Front Brake Piping and Hose" .
FSU
5. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FAX-7, "FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE" .
6. Remove fixing bolts and nuts, and then remove strut assembly
from steering knuckle.
F
7. Remove the mounting nuts of strut mounting insulator bracket,
then remove strut assembly from vehicle.
G

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INSTALLATION I
● Install in the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-8, "Components" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts. J
● Perform the final tightening of each of parts, under unladen conditions, which were removed when remov-
ing coil spring and strut. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
● Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for model with VDC. K
Refer to BRC-43, "Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
● Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-36, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
● Be sure triangular marks on strut mounting insulator and spring L
upper seat are positioned as shown. Also be sure notch in strut
spacer is positioned as shown.
● Assemble strut upper plate with it′s notch facing toward the out- M
side of vehicle.

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Disassembly and Assembly AES000X3

DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when removing components from strut.
1. Install the strut attachment [SST] to strut and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
Wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage
when installing the strut attachment [SST] to strut.

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2. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial

service tool) until coil spring with the compressor is free.
CAUTION:
Start compressing coil spring after making sure that the
compressor is completely attached to coil spring.
3. Make sure that coil spring with the compressor is free between
spring upper rubber seat and lower spring seat (strut), and then
remove piston rod lock nut while securing the end of piston rod
so as not to rotate piston rod.
4. Remove strut mounting insulator bracket, mounting bearing,
spring upper seat, spring upper rubber seat, bound bumper from SEIA0297E

strut.
5. Remove coil spring with the compressor, and then gradually release the compressor.
CAUTION:
Loosen the compressor while checking installation position so that compressor is installed to the
correct position.
6. Remove the strut attachment [SST] from strut.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut Inspection
Check the following:
● Strut for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace if there are.
● Piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion. Replace if there are.
● For oil leakage. Replace if there are.
Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts Inspection
Check mounting insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace if there are.
Coil Spring Inspection
Check coil spring for cracks, wear, and damage. Replace if there are.

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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: A
Do not damage strut piston rod when installing components to strut.
1. Install the strut attachment [SST: ST35652000 ( – )] to strut and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION: B
Wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage when installing the strut attachment
[SST] to strut.
2. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial C
service tool), and install it onto strut.

FSU

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CAUTION:
● Face large diameter side of coil spring downward. Align G
the lower end to lower spring seat as shown in the figure.
● Start compressing coil spring after making sure that the
compressor is completely attached to coil spring. H
3. Apply soapy water to bound bumper. Insert bound bumper into
spring upper seat, and then install it to strut together with spring
upper rubber seat. I
4. Install mounting insulator bracket and mounting bearing to strut.
5. Secure end of piston rod so as not to rotate piston rod. Tighten
piston rod lock nut to the specified torque. SFA149
J
6. Gradually release compressor, and remove it from coil spring.
CAUTION:
Loosen a spring compressor while checking installation position so that coil spring is installed to K
the correct position.
7. Remove the strut attachment [SST] from strut.
L

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 TRANSVERSE LINK

TRANSVERSE LINK PFP:54500

Removal and Installation AES000X4

REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and
then loosen the nut.
3. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to dam-
age ball joint boot using a ball joint remover [SST: HT72520000
(J-25730-A)].
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover [SST: HT72520000 (J-
25730-A)] from suddenly coming off.

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4. Remove the mounting nut and washer on the lower side of stabi-
lizer connecting rod with a power tool. Remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from transverse link.

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5. Remove mounting nut and bolts of transverse link.

6. Remove transverse link from vehicle.

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Visual Inspection A
● Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace transverse link if
there are.
● Check ball joint boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease. Replace transverse link if there are. B

Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding. C
Swing Torque Inspection
CAUTION:
Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement before measuring. D
● Hook a spring balance at the cotter pin mounting hole. Make
sure that the spring balance measurement value is within the
specified range when ball stud begins moving. FSU
Swing torque
: 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
F
Spring balance measurement
: 7.94 - 53.97 N (0.81 - 5.50 kg, 1.79 - 12.2 lb)
● Replace transverse link if value is outside standard. G
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Rotating Torque Inspection H

● Install the nut to the ball stud, and make sure that rotating torque
is within the standard using the preload gauge [SST].
Rotating torque I
: 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
● Replace transverse link if value is outside the standard.
J

K
FAC1021D

Axial End Play Inspection

● Move tip of ball joint in the axial direction to check for looseness. L

Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

● Replace transverse link if value is outside the standard. M
INSTALLATION
● Install in the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-8, "Components" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Perform the final tightening of each of parts, under unladen conditions, which were removed when remov-
ing transverse link. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
● Adjust the neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for model with
VDC. Refer to BRC-43, "Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

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 STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER BAR PFP:54611

Removal and Installation AES000X5

REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove the mounting nut and washer on the lower side of stabi-
lizer connecting rod with power tool. Remove stabilizer connect-
ing rod from transverse link.
3. If necessary, remove mounting nut and washer on the upper
side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool. Remove sta-
bilizer connecting rod from stabilizer bar.

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4. Remove mounting bolts of stabilizer clamp, and then remove

stabilizer clamp and stabilizer bushing.
5. Remove stabilizer bar from vehicle.

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing, and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks,
and damage. Replace if there are.
INSTALLATION
● Install in the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-8, "Components" .

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 FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PFP:54401

A
Removal and Installation AES000X6

REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
B
2. Remove mounting bolts of stabilizer clamp, and then separate
stabilizer bar and front suspension member, then hang stabilizer
bar on vehicle.
C
3. Remove transverse link from front suspension member. Refer to
FSU-14, "TRANSVERSE LINK" .
4. Remove mounting rubber bracket from front suspension mem-
ber. Refer to EX-2, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" . D
5. Support engine or transmission with a jack.
6. Remove center member from vehicle. Refer to AT-269, "TRAN-
FSU
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" . SEIA0534E
7. Remove power steering tube bracket mounting bolts. Hang
steering gear on vehicle. Refer to PS-17, "POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
F
8. Remove rear engine mounting insulator from front suspension member. Refer to EM-74, "ENGINE
ASSEMBLY" .
9. Set a jack under front suspension member.
G
10. Remove mounting bolts and nut of member stay, and then
remove member stay from vehicle.
11. Remove mounting nuts and stoppers between front suspension
member and body. Gradually lower jack to remove front suspen- H
sion member from vehicle.

J
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check front suspension member for deformation, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are. K
INSTALLATION
● Install in the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-8, "Components" .
L
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Perform the final tightening of each of part, under unladen conditions, which were removed when remov-
M
ing front suspension member. Check the wheel alignment. Refer FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
● Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for model with VDC.
Refer to BRC-43, "Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

Wheel Alignment (Unladen) AES000X7

Minimum – 0°54′ (– 0.9°)

Camber Nominal – 0°24′ (– 0.4°)

Degree minute (Decimal degree) Maximum 0°36′ (0.6°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°)
Minimum 1°42′ (1.7°)

Caster Nominal 2°27′ (2.45°)

Degree minute (Decimal degree) Maximum 3°12′ (3.2°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°)
Minimum 12°06′ (12.1°)
Kingpin inclination
Nominal 13°30′ (13.5°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum 13°36′ (13.6°)
Minimum 0 mm (0 in)
Distance (A – B) Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Total toe-in Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Angle (left plus right)
Nominal 2′ (0.03°)
Degree minute (degree)

Ball Joint AES000X8

Swing torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance (cotter pin hole position) 7.94 - 53.97 N (0.81 - 5.50 kg, 1.79 - 12.2 lb)
Rotating torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Axial end play 0 mm (0 in)

Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) AES000X9

SFA746B

Applied model 2WD AWD

Front (Hf) 774 mm (30.47 in) 773 mm (30.43 in)
Rear (Hr) 786 mm (30.94 in) 785 mm (30.91 in)
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

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