Wheel Alignment; Caster; Camber - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Wheel Alignment

Caster

NOTE: For proper inspection/adjustment of the wheel
alignment, check and adjust the following before check-
ing the alignment:
Check that the suspension is not modified.
Check the tire size and tire pressure.
Check the runout of the wheels and tires.
Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel with
your hands, and move it up and down and right and
left to check for wobbling.)
Inspection
NOTE: Use commercially available computerized four
wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment
(caster, camber, toe, and/or turning angle). Follow the
equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the steering wheel angle; if significantly off
center, it may be necessary to remove the steering
wheel and reposition it on the splines. Turn the
steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
2. Check the caster angle.
Caster angle: 2°50'±1°
3. If out of specification, check for damaged suspen-
sion components.

Camber

Inspection
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four
wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe, and/or turning angle).
Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the camber angle.
Camber angle:
Front: 0°00'±1°
Rear: -0°30'±1°
2. If out of specification, check for bent or damaged sus-
pension components.