COIL SPRING
| Item | GSR | MR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M/T | TC-SST | ||
| Wire diameter mm (in) | 14 (0.55), 15 (0.59 (1) | 14 (0.55), 15 (0.59) (1) | 15 |
| Average outside diameter mm (in) | 121 - 159 (4.7 - 6.2), 120 - 160 (4.7 - 6.2) (1) | 121 - 159 (4.7 - 6.2), 120 - 160 (4.7 - 6.2) (1) | 120 - 160 |
| Free length mm (in) | 286 (11.2), 287 (11.2) (1) | 291 (11.4), 292 (11.4) (1) | 292 |
| (1) Optional | |||
| (1) | Optional |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TOE-IN
Standard value: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.07 inch)
Scheme 20
- Loosen the lock nut with the tie-rod clip removed, and then perform the adjustment by turning the tie-rod left/right at the same degree in the opposite direction. NOTE: The toe moves to the outside by turning the tie-rod left to the forward direction, and right to the reverse direction.
- After adjustment, check that the steering angle is within the standard range using the turning radius gauge. (Refer to «ON-VEHICLE SERVICE»(ref-289393-S21310368752008063000000) .)
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION CAMBER
Standard value: - 1° 00' ± 0° 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')
CASTER
Standard value: 4° 25' ± 0° 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')
Kingpin inclination 13° 50' ± 1° 30'
Note. Camber and caster are preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
| CAUTION | Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing with the driveshaft nut loosened. |
Note. Tighten the wheel alignment gauge attachment (special tool: MB991004) to the specified torque, then perform measurement.
Tightening torque: 144 - 176 N.m (107 - 129 ft-lb)
Scheme 21
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENESS CHECK
- Raise the vehicle.
- Move the lower arm assembly up and down with your hands to check for an excessive play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive play, replace the lower arm assembly. (Refer to «LOWER ARM»(ref-289415-S17981016272008063000000) .)
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
| CAUTION | Do not damage the lower arm ball joint dust cover during maintenance. |
- Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.
- If there is a crack or damage on the dust cover, replace the lower arm assembly. (Refer to «LOWER ARM»(ref-289415-S17981016272008063000000) .) NOTE: The crack or damage on the dust cover may damage the ball joint. If the dust cover is damaged during maintenance, replace the dust cover. (Refer to «LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT»(ref-289415-S06484660372008063000000) .)
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
- Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.
- If there is a crack or damage on the dust cover, replace the stabilizer link. (Refer to «STABILIZER BAR»(ref-289415-S38958993312008063000000) .) NOTE: The crack or damage on the dust cover may damage the ball joint. If the dust cover is damaged during maintenance, replace the stabilizer link. (Refer to «STABILIZER BAR»(ref-289415-S38958993312008063000000) .)
Refer to LOWER ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENESS CHECK .
Scheme 22
- Move the lower arm ball joint stud back and forth for several times, and measure the lower arm ball joint rotation starting torque using the preload socket (special tool: MB991006). Standard value: 3.4 N.m (29 in-lb)
- If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the lower arm assembly. (Refer to «LOWER ARM»(ref-289415-S17981016272008063000000) .)
- If the measured value is within the standard value, check that the lower arm ball joint has no looseness or gritty feeling. If there is looseness or gritty feeling, replace the lower arm assembly. (Refer to «LOWER ARM»(ref-289415-S17981016272008063000000) .)
Refer to LOWER ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENESS CHECK .
Refer to LOWER ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENESS CHECK .