Description
Measure the rear wheel alignment angles when unloaded.
Note. «Unloaded» This condition means that the vehicle is fully filled with fuel, coolant and engine oil. Spare tire, jack, tools and floor mats are in their original places.
Pre-check
Check the following:
- Is the tire pressure normal and is there any wear?
- runout of road wheels;
- axial play in wheel bearings, see above;
- shock absorber operation;
- is there any play or deformation in the places where the axle and suspension are attached;
- whether there are any cracks, deformations and other damage on the control rod, wishbone, rear suspension beam, suspension arm and shock absorber;
- height of an underloaded vehicle.
Checking the camber unit
- Measure the camber angle of the right and left wheels using a suitable gauge.
- If the camber angle is not normal, make adjustments using the adjusting bolts on the control rod. See below.
Standard.
Camber Angle: See paragraph below. «Technical data and specifications».
Checking wheel alignment
Measure wheel toe as follows:
Attention:
- Always take measurements on level ground.
- Before rolling your vehicle, make sure that no one is in front of it.
1. Rock the front of the car to stabilize the suspension.
2. Roll the vehicle straight forward, approximately 5 m.
3. Apply a mark (A) at the base line of the tread (behind) both wheels at the height of the center of the hub. These marks will be the measurement points.
4. Measure the distance «A» (from the back).
5. Slowly roll the car forward so that the wheels rotate 180° (1/2 turn)
Note. If the wheels have turned more than 180° (1/2 turn), take the measurement first. Do not roll the car backwards.
6. Measure the distance «IN» (from the front).
Standard.
Overall toe: See paragraph below. «Technical data and specifications».
- If the camber angle is abnormal, make adjustments using the adjusting bolts on the suspension arm.
Camber Angle Adjustment
If the camber angle is not normal, adjust using the adjusting bolt (1) on control rod (2).
Attention:
- To prevent the bolt from turning when tightening the nut and checking the tightening torque, secure it with a wrench.
- After adjusting the camber, check the toe-in.
Standard.
The corner was opened. See paragraph below. «Technical data and specifications».
- If the camber angle is abnormal, check the rear suspension components and replace damaged or worn parts.
Toe adjustment
- If the toe-in is not normal, adjust using the adjusting bolt (1) on the suspension arm (2).
Standard.
Wheel alignment: See paragraph below. «Technical data and specifications».
Attention:
- When performing toe adjustments, rotate the adjusting bolts the same number of turns on the right and left sides.
- To prevent the bolt from turning when tightening the nut and checking the tightening torque. secure it with a key.
- If the camber angle is abnormal, check the rear suspension components and replace damaged or worn parts.