Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual - part 542
SA16P–02
SA3213
A
B
D
Front
C
F02670
F02671
Toe–in
Toe–out
SA–8
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1.
MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See page SA–4)
2.
INSTALL CAMBER–CASTER–KINGPIN GAUGE OR
POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TES-
TER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3.
INSPECT CAMBER
Camber
Left–right error
–0°42’ ± 45’ (–0.70° ± 0.75°)
45’ (0.75°) or less
HINT:
Camber is not adjustable, if the measurement is not within the
specification, inspect the suspension parts for damaged and/or
worn–out parts and replace them as necessary.
4.
INSPECT TOE–IN
Toe–in
(total)
A + B: 0°18’ ± 12’ (0.3° ± 0.2°)
C – D: 3 ± 2 mm (0.12 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe–in is not within the specification, adjust it at the No. 2
lower suspension arm.
5.
ADJUST TOE–IN
(a)
Measure the distance between each wheel disc and cor-
ner of the toe–adjusting cam then confirm that left and
right distances are the same.
No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference:
3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less
If the left–right difference is larger than 3.0 mm (0.118 in.), ad-
just it by following the procedures below.
(b)
Loosen the toe–adjusting cam lock bolt.
(c)
Turn the toe–adjusting cam by an equal amount to adjust
toe–in.
HINT:
S
Try to adjust the toe–in to the center value.
S
The toe–in will change by the following specifications cor-
responding to each graduation of the cam.
Approx. 3.4 mm (0.134 in.)
(d)
Torque the lock bolt.
Torque: 113 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)