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Rear Wheel Alignment: Inspection

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  1. INSPECT TIRE 
    1. Inspect the tires (see TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM ).
  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT 
    1. Measure the vehicle height (see ADJUSTMENT ).
  3. INSPECT TOE-IN 

    Standard toe-in 

    SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

    Item Specified Condition
    Toe-in
    (total)
    A + B: 0° 18' +-15' (0.30° +-0.25°)
    C - D: 3.0 +-2.5 mm (0.12 +-0.10 in.)

    HINT:

    • Measure "C - D" only when "A + B'" cannot be measured.
    • If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.
    Fig 1: Measuring Wheel Alignment
    G04474394Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT CAMBER 
    1. Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or set the vehicle on a wheel alignment tester.
    2. Inspect the camber.

      Standard camber 

      SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Item Specified Condition
      Camber
      Right-left error
      -1° 30' +-30' (-1.50 +-0.5°)
      30' (0.5°) or less

      HINT:

      Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.