Wheel Alignment Specifications & Adjustment Procedures: Other Honda Prelude V

FLOOR JACK

1. Set parking brake. Block wheels that are not going to be lifted. When lifting rear of vehicle, place transmission in Reverse (M/T) or Park (A/T). (Scheme 11)
2. Place floor jack lift platform under lift bracket to raise vehicle. (Scheme 6)- (Scheme 10). Front lift bracket is located under vehicle, on cross/center beam. Rear lift bracket is located under center of vehicle, left of muffler. Place safety stands on reinforced support points of side body panels (between front and rear wheels).

Scheme 6

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Scheme 8

Scheme 9

Scheme 10

EMERGENCY JACKING

Place manufacturer-supplied jack on reinforced support points of side body panels (between front and rear wheels). (Scheme 11)

Scheme 11

HOIST

1. On all models except Accord, when removing heavy rear components such as suspension, fuel tank, spare tire or tailgate, place additional weight in trunk of vehicle before hoisting. Placing front wheel/tire assembly in cargo area can assist with weight distribution. On Accord, when removing heavy rear components such as suspension, fuel tank or spare tire, place tall safety stands under front of vehicle after hoisting.
2. Place lift blocks on reinforced support points of side body panels (between front and rear wheels). (Scheme 11) These are same points as used with manufacturer-supplied jack. Lift hoist a few inches and rock vehicle to ensure vehicle is firmly supported. Completely lift vehicle and check for proper vehicle support.

Civic, Civic Del Sol & CR-V

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

1. Secure steering wheel in straight-ahead position. Measure front wheel toe-in. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-62258-S33562738222001100400000) table. If adjustment is needed, loosen tie rod lock nuts. Turn both tie rods equally in the same direction until front wheels are in straight-ahead position and toe-in reading is correct. Tighten tie rod lock nuts. Reposition tie rod boots if twisted.
2. Ensure parking brake is released. Check rear wheel toe-in. If adjustment is needed, hold adjusting bolt on rear compensator arm and loosen lock nut. (Scheme 12) Adjust rear toe-in by sliding rear control arm until rear toe-in is correct. Install NEW lock nut, and tighten it while holding adjusting bolt.

Scheme 12