Wheel Alignment Specifications & Adjustment Procedures: Specifications Honda Prelude V

Accord, Odyssey & Prelude (Except Prelude With Automatic Torque Transfer System)

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 1) Remove radius rod bolts and radius rod from lower control arm.
2. Adjust caster angle by increasing or decreasing adjusting shims. On Prelude, a 1/8" (3.2 mm) thick shim changes caster angle by 0.67 degree (40 minutes). Caster angle can be adjusted a maximum of 1.33 degree (one degree, 20 minutes). On Accord and Odyssey, 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 NEW lock nut. Tighten radius rod bolts and lock nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-62258-S11410867782001100400000).

Scheme 1

Prelude With Active Torque Transfer System (Automatic Torque Transfer System)

1. If caster needs adjustment, raise front of vehicle and support it using safety stands. Remove radius rod nut and radius rod bolt from steering knuckle and frame.
2. Remove radius rod and install appropriate length radius rod needed to adjust caster. If excessive gap between measured angle and specification exists, check for bent sub-frame or steering knuckle. Radius rod is available in 3 sizes and is identified by color and specific marking, located at center of radius rod.
3. A .098" (2.5 mm) radius rod is identified by a plus mark (+) and is Blue. A standard radius rod is identified by a punch mark (*) and is Orange. A -098" (-2.5 mm) radius rod is identified by a minus mark(-) and is White. Use appropriate rod to adjust caster to specification.

1. Check caster and camber. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-62258-S33562738222001100400000) 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 eccentric bolt until toe-in is correct. Install lock nut, and tighten it while holding adjusting bolt. (Scheme 2)- (Scheme 4). See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-62258-S11410867782001100400000).
2. 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 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-62258-S11410867782001100400000). Reposition tie rod boots if they are twisted.

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

1. Check caster and camber. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-62258-S33562738222001100400000) table. Adjust if necessary. Set steering angle sensor in neutral position (steering wheel in straight-ahead position). Secure steering wheel in straight-ahead position. Connect SCS Service Connector (07PAZ-0010100) or fused jumper wire between 2-pin service check connector.
2. Connector is located behind right front of center console. Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS) indicator should illuminate. Maintain this condition during inspection and adjustment of toe-in.
3. Ensure parking brake is released. Measure rear wheel toe-in. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-62258-S33562738222001100400000) table. If rear toe-in needs adjustment, hold adjusting bolt on rear lower control arm and loosen lock nut. Adjust rear toe-in by turning off-set adjusting eccentric bolt until toe-in is correct. Install lock nut, and tighten it while holding adjusting bolt. (Scheme 3) See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
4. 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 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-62258-S11410867782001100400000). Reposition tie rod boots if they are twisted. Remove SCS Service Connector (07PAZ-0010100) or fused jumper wire.

Note. Preludes equipped with Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS) require reprogramming of ATTS control unit for steering angle sensor neutral position, after toe-in adjustment is performed on front wheels. See appropriate article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION or MANUAL TRANSMISSION sections.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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