Rear Wheel

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

Make following checks. Adjust, repair or replace if necessary.
- Check tires for wear and for proper inflation.
- Check rear wheel bearings for excessive play.
- Check wheel runout.








Wheel runout

- Check that rear shock absorber works properly.
- Check rear axle and rear suspension parts for excessive play.
- Check vehicle posture (Unladen*).
*Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

CAMBER





- Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.





Camber

- If the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

TOE-IN

Toe-in is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted. Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

WARNING:
^ Always perform following procedure on a flat surface.
^ Make sure that no one is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.

1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft.).





3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both rear tires at the same height as hub center. This mark is a measuring point.





4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180° (1/2 turn).
- If the wheels have rotated more than 180° (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.

6. Measure distance "B" (front side).





Total toe-in