Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1307

W h e e l A l i g n m e n t
The suspension can be adjusted for front and rear toe.
Pre-Alignment Checks
For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel
alignment, do these checks:
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect
measurement.
2. Make sure the suspension is not m o d i f i e d .
3. Check the tire size and tire pressure.
Tire size:
Front/Rear: P215/60R16 94V
Tire pressure: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm 2 , 32 psi)
4. Check the runout of the wheels and tires (see page
18-10).
5. Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel
w i t h your hands, and move it up and d o w n and
right and left to check for w o b b l i n g . )
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6. Bounce the vehicle up and d o w n several times to
stabilize the suspension.
Caster Inspection
Use c o m m e r c i a l l y available computerized four wheel
alignment e q u i p m e n t to measure wheel alignment
(caster, camber, toe, and t u r n i n g angle). Follow the
e q u i p m e n t manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the caster angle.
Caster angle: 3 ° 15 ' ± 4 5 '
2. If out of specification, check for bent or d a m a g e d
suspension components.
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