Wheel Alignment Specifications & Adjustment Procedures: Other Toyota Corolla VII

RIDING HEIGHT MEASUREMENT POINTS

Measure front riding height from ground to center of lower arm mounting bolt/nut. Measure rear riding height from ground to center of forward strut rod mounting bolt. Strut rod is parallel to side body panel.

FLOOR JACK

To raise vehicle front, place floor jack under center of front longitudinal engine crossmember. For vehicle rear, place floor jack under rear suspension crossmember.

EMERGENCY JACKING

Place emergency jack on reinforced support points of side body panel (between front and rear wheels). Safety stands may also be placed at these points. (Scheme 1)

Scheme 1

LIFTING VEHICLE WITH HOIST

Place lift blocks on reinforced support points of side body panel (between front and rear wheels). Safety stands may also be placed at these points. (Scheme 1)

TURNING ANGLE

Turn steering wheel fully right and then left, and observe turning radius on both wheels. If turning radius is incorrect, inspect and replace any damaged or worn front suspension components. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .

Front Suspension

1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation. Inspect front wheel bearings for looseness. Check wheel runout. Wheel runout should not exceed .055" (1.4 mm).
2. Inspect front suspension components for looseness. Ensure front shock absorbers work properly. Measure vehicle riding height. See «RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT»(ref-62227-S34262072972001100400000) .
3. Measure camber of both front wheels. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-62227-S30280283712001100400000) . If camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn front suspension components. Camber is not adjustable.

Rear Suspension

Check tires for wear and improper inflation. Measure camber of both rear wheels. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension components. Camber is not adjustable.

Measure caster of both front wheels. If caster is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn front suspension components. Caster is not adjustable.

STEERING AXIS/KING PIN INCLINATION

Measure riding height and camber. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If adjustment is necessary, see appropriate adjustment procedure. Measure steering axis inclination of both front wheels. If steering axis inclination is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn front suspension components. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . Steering axis/king pin inclination is not adjustable.

Measure riding height, camber, steering axis inclination, and caster. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If adjustment is necessary, see appropriate adjustment procedure. Set front wheels to straight-ahead position. Bounce both ends of vehicle several times to settle suspension. Measure toe-in. If necessary, adjust toe-in by changing length of tie rods.

1. Measure rear camber. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-62227-S30280283712001100400000). If adjustment is necessary, see appropriate adjustment procedure.
2. Bounce both ends of vehicle several times to settle suspension. Measure length of left and right No. 2 suspension arms. (Scheme 2) Ensure lengths of both arms are equal within 0.04" (1.0 mm).
3. If toe-in is not within specification, adjust toe-in by rotating rear toe adjuster sleeves, located on No. 2 suspension arms. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-62227-S30280283712001100400000). Tighten lock nuts to specification after adjustment. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-62227-S39948017862001100400000).

Scheme 2

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS