Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1309

Rear Toe Inspection/Adjustment
Use c o m m e r c i a l l y available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment
(caster, camber, toe, and t u r n i n g angle). Follow the
equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect
measurement.
2. Check the toe.
Rear toe-in: 2 ± 2 mm ( 1 / 1 6 ± 1 / 1 6 in.)
• If no adjustment is required, remove the
a l i g n m e n t equipment.
• If adjustment is required, go to step 3.
3. Hold the adjusting bolt (A) on the rear control arm
(B), and loosen the self-locking nut (C).
4. Replace the self-locking nut w i t h a new one, and
lightly tighten it.
NOTE: A l w a y s use a new self-locking nut whenever
it has been loosened.
5. Adjust the rear toe by turning the adjusting bolt
until the toe is correct.
6. Tighten the self-locking nut w h i l e holding the
adjusting bolt.
Turning Angle 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
equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Turn the wheel right and left w h i l e applying the
brake, and measure the turning angle of both
wheels.
Turning angle:
Inward: 38 ° 50 ' ± 2 °
Outward: 31 ° 40 ' (reference)
2. If the t u r n i n g angle is not w i t h i n the specifications,
check for bent or damaged suspension
components.
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