Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures: Adjustments Honda Odyssey I

RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Passenger and luggage compartments must be unloaded. Bounce vehicle several times, and allow suspension to settle. Visually inspect vehicle from front to rear and from side to side for signs of abnormal height.

Measure riding height. (Scheme 1) Riding height between left and right sides of vehicle should vary less than 1" (25.4 mm). If riding height is not within specification, check suspension components and repair or replace them as necessary.

Scheme 1

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

Note. Manufacturer recommends using commercially available computerized 4-wheel alignment equipment. Follow equipment manufacturer instructions to obtain current vehicle alignment settings. Use following procedures for necessary adjustments.

Compare camber settings with vehicle manufacturer recommendations. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. If camber is incorrect, check for bent or damaged front suspension components. Replace faulty components. Recheck camber.

CASTER ADJUSTMENT

Note. Manufacturer recommends using commercially available computerized 4-wheel alignment equipment. Follow equipment manufacturer instructions to obtain current vehicle alignment settings. Use following procedures for necessary adjustments.

Note. DO NOT use more than 2 shims. If more than 2 shims are required to adjust caster angle, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

1. If caster needs adjustment, raise front of vehicle and support it using safety stands. Remove lock nut on end of radius (strut) rod. (Scheme 2) Remove radius rod bolts and radius rod from lower control arm.
2. Adjust caster angle by increasing or decreasing adjusting shims. A 1/8" (3.2 mm) thick shim changes caster angle by 0.58 degree (35 minutes). Caster angle can be adjusted a maximum of 1.17 degree (one degree, 10 minutes). Install and tighten radius rod bolts and lock nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-41344-S08976369672001100400000).

Scheme 2

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Note. Manufacturer recommends using commercially available computerized 4-wheel alignment equipment. Follow equipment manufacturer instructions to obtain current vehicle alignment settings. Use following procedures for necessary adjustments.

1. Check caster and camber. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-41344-S01852272292001100400000) table. Adjust if necessary. Secure steering wheel in straight-ahead position. Ensure parking brake is released. Check rear wheel toe-in. If rear toe-in needs adjustment, hold adjusting bolt on rear lower control arm and loosen lock nut. Adjust rear toe-in by turning adjusting bolt until toe-in is correct. Install NEW lock nut, and tighten it while holding adjusting bolt. (Scheme 3) See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-41344-S08976369672001100400000).
2. Measure front wheel toe-in. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-41344-S01852272292001100400000) table. If adjustment is needed, loosen tie rod lock nuts. Turn both tie rods equally in same direction until front wheels are in straight-ahead position and toe-in reading is correct. Tighten tie rod lock nuts. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-41344-S08976369672001100400000). Reposition tie rod boots if they are twisted.

Scheme 3

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS