
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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INSPECTION
Description
CAUTION:
Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle exceeds the standard value, check front suspension
parts for wear and damage. Replace suspect parts if a malfunction is detected.
Kingpin inclination angle is reference value, no inspection is required.
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
Preliminary Check
Check the following:
Tires for improper air pressure and wear
Road wheels for runout: Refer to WT-2, "
Inspection".
Wheel bearing axial end play: Refer to FA X - 6 , "
Inspection".
Transverse link ball joint axial end play: Refer to FSU-11, "
Inspection".
Strut operation.
Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation
Each of suspension member and transverse link for cracks, deformation and other damage
Vehicle height (posture)
CAMBER, CASTER, AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES
Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand at the
same height so that vehicle remains 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 to nuts, and install the guide bolts to hub
bolt.
2. Screw the adapter into the 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 bolt nuts. When fastening
the guide nuts, do not completely compress the spring.
5. Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of the
center plate and tightly contact them to measure.
CAUTION:
If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle exceeds the
standard value, check front suspension parts for wear and
damage. Replace suspect parts if a malfunction is
detected.
SEIA0240E
Standard
Camber, caster, kingpin in-
clination angles: Refer to FSU-18, "
Wheel
Alignment".
SEIA0241E

FSU-12
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TRANSVERSE LINK
TRANSVERSE LINK
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires.
2. Remove drive shaft of wheel side from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to FAX-16, "
Exploded
View".
3. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
4. Remove transverse link from suspension member.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member, under unladen conditions with
tires on level ground.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following:
Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.
Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
1. Transverse link 2. Front suspension member
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JPEIA0100GB

TRANSVERSE LINK
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Hook a spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.
- If swing torque exceeds standard value, replace transverse link
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
Attach mounting nut to boll stud. Check that rotating torque is
within specifications with a preload gauge (A) (SST: ST3127S000).
- If rotating torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link
assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
- If axial end play exceeds the standard value, replace transverse link assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-57, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" (without VDC), BRC-151, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection".
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor (with VDC). Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement". Standard
Swing torque :Refer to FSU-18, "
Ball Joint".
Spring balance
measurement:Refer to FSU-18, "
Ball Joint".
JPEIA0005ZZ
Standard
Rotating torque : Refer to FSU-18, "
Ball Joint".
PDIA1258E
Standard
Axial end play :Refer to FSU-18, "
Ball Joint".

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
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NOTE:
Remove the steering knuckle and wheel bearing assembly, steering gear assembly and hydraulic line,
stabilizer bar, transverse link and engine mounting insulator as a unit from the vehicle.
18. Remove the following parts.
Steering knuckle and wheel hub and bearing assembly: refer to FA X - 8 , "
Exploded View".
Steering gear assembly and hydraulic line: refer to ST-18, "
Exploded View" and ST-34, "Exploded
View".
Stabilizer bar: refer to FSU-14, "
Exploded View".
Transverse link: refer to FSU-12, "
Exploded View".
Engine mounting insulator: refer to EM-67, "
Exploded View".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform final tightening of installation position between front suspension member and transverse links (rub-
ber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the front suspension member for significant deformation, cracks, or damages. Replace if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-57, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" (without VDC), BRC-151, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection".
3. Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel AlignmentINFOID:0000000003811129
Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Ball JointINFOID:0000000003811130
Wheel HeightINFOID:0000000003811131
Item Standard
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum –1° 10′ (–1.16°)
Nominal –0° 25′ (–0.42°)
Maximum 0° 20′ (0.33°)
Left and right difference 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 4° 10′ (4.17°)
Nominal 4° 55′ (4.92°)
Maximum 5° 40′ (5.66°)
Left and right difference 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 11° 55′ (11.92°)
Nominal 12° 40′ (12.67°)
Maximum 13° 25′ (13.41°)
To t a l t o e -
inDistanceMinimum In 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
Nominal In 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
Maximum In 2.5 mm (0.098 in)
Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum In 0° 02′ (0.04°)
Nominal In 0° 04
′ (0.07°)
Maximum In 0° 06′ (0.10°)
Item Standard
Swing torque Transverse link 0.5 – 4.9 N·m (0.06 – 0.49 kg-m, 5 – 43 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance Transverse link 11.1 – 108.9 N (1.2 – 11.1 kg, 3 – 24 lb)
Rotating torque Transverse link 0.5 – 3.4 N·m (0.06 – 0.34 kg-m, 5 – 30 in-lb)
Axial end play0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Tire size 205/65R16 215/55R17
Engine VQ25DE VQ35DE
Grade 250XE 250XL-V6 250XV-V6 350XV-V6
Front (Hf) 712 mm (28.03 in) 711 mm (27.99 in) 710 mm (27.95 in)

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003852757
This volume explains “Removal, Disassembly, Installation, Inspection and Adjustment” and “Trouble Diag-
noses”.
Te r m sINFOID:0000000003852758
The captions WARNING and CAUTION warn you of steps that must be followed to prevent personal injury
and/or damage to some part of the vehicle.
WARNING indicates the possibility of personal injury if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION indicates the possibility of component damage if instructions are not followed.
BOLD TYPED STATEMENTS except WARNING and CAUTION give you helpful information.
Standard value: Tolerance at inspection and adjustment.
Limit value: The maximum or minimum limit value that should not be exceeded at inspection and adjust-
ment.
UnitsINFOID:0000000003852759
The UNITS given in this manual are primarily expressed as the SI UNIT (International System of Unit), and
alternatively expressed in the metric system and in the yard/pound system.
Also with regard to tightening torque of bolts and nuts, there are descriptions both about range and about the
standard tightening torque.
“Example”
Range
Standard
ContentsINFOID:0000000003852760
A QUICK REFERENCE INDEX, a black tab (e.g. ) is provided on the first page. You can quickly find the
first page of each section by matching it to the section's black tab.
THE CONTENTS are listed on the first page of each section.
THE TITLE is indicated on the upper portion of each page and shows the part or system.
THE PAGE NUMBER of each section consists of two or three letters which designate the particular section
and a number (e.g. “BR-5”).
THE SMALL ILLUSTRATIONS show the important steps such as inspection, use of special tools, knacks of
work and hidden or tricky steps which are not shown in the previous large illustrations.
Assembly, inspection and adjustment procedures for the complicated units such as the automatic transaxle
or transmission, etc. are presented in a step-by-step format where necessary. Outer Socket Lock Nut : 59 - 78 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kg-m, 43 - 58 ft-lb)
Drive Shaft Installation Bolt: 44.3 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)

HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS
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SWITCH POSITIONS
Switches are shown in wiring diagrams as if the vehicle is in the “normal” condition.
A vehicle is in the “normal” condition when:
Number Item Description
1 Power supply This means the power supply of fusible link or fuse.
2 Fusible link “X” means the fusible link.
3Number of fusible link/
fuse This means the number of fusible link or fuse location.
4 Fuse “/” means the fuse.
5Current rating of fus-
ible link/fuse This means the current rating of the fusible link or fuse.
6 Optional splice The open circle shows that the splice is optional depending on vehicle application.
7 Connector number The letter shows which harness the connector is located in.
Example “M”: main harness. For detail and to locate the connector, refer to, .PG-83, "
How
To Read Harness Layout",PG-85, "Main Harness"
8Splice
The shaded circle “ ” means the splice.
9 Page crossing This circuit continues to an adjacent page.
10 Option abbreviation
This means the vehicle specifications which layouts the circuit between “ ”.
11 Relay This shows an internal representation of the relay.
12 Option description This shows a description of the option abbreviation used on the page.
13 Switch This shows that continuity exists between terminals 1 and 2 when the switch is in the A
position. Continuity exists between terminals 1 and 3 when the switch is in the B position.
14 Circuit (Wiring) This means the wiring.
15 System branch This shows that the circuit is branched to other systems.
16 Shielded line The line enclosed by broken line circle shows shield wire.
17 Component name This shows the name of a component.
18 Ground (GND) This shows the ground connection.
19 Connector This means the connector information.
This unit-side is described by the connector symbols.
20 Connectors This means that a transmission line bypasses two connectors or more.
21 Wire color This shows a code for the color of the wire.
B = Black
W = White
R = Red
G = Green
L = Blue
Y = Yellow
LG = Light GreenBR = Brown
OR or O = Orange
P = Pink
PU or V (Violet) = Purple
GY or GR = Gray
SB = Sky Blue
CH = Dark Brown
DG = Dark Green
When the wire color is striped, the base color is given first, followed by the stripe color as
shown below:
Example: L/W = Blue with White Stripe
22 Terminal number This means the terminal number of a connector.

ABBREVIATIONS
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The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
A/C Air Conditioner
A/T Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
D
1Drive range 1st gear
D
2Drive range 2nd gear
D
3Drive range 3rd gear
D
4Drive range 4th gear
FR, RR Front, Rear
LH, RH Left-Hand, Right-Hand
M/T Manual Transaxle/Transmission
OD Overdrive
P/S Power Steering
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
SDS Service Data and Specifications
SST Special Service Tools
2WD 2-Wheel Drive
2
22nd range 2nd gear
2
12nd range 1st gear
1
21st range 2nd gear
1
11st range 1st gear