Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 882

Front Toe Inspection/Adiustment
Use commercially-available computerized f our wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment
(caster, camber. toe, and turning angle). Follow the
equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Center the steering wheel spokes
2 . C h e c k t h e t o e . l f i t i s n o t w i t h i n t h e s p e c i f i c a t i o n , g o
to step 3.
Froni toa-in: 0 + 3 mm (0 t 0.12 in.)
3. Loosen the locknut (A) while holding the tie-rod
a r m ( B ) .
1 4 x 1 . 5 m m
44 N.m
1,1.5 kgt.m,
33 tbf.ft)
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Turn the tie-rod end (C) until the toe is correct.
NOTE: Adjust both the right and left wheels at the
same time by the same amount in opposite
directions to obtain the correct toe and to keep the
steering wheel straight.
After adjusting, tighten the locknut while holding
the tie-rod arm. Make sure the toe setting does not
change.
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Rear Toe Inspection/Adiustment
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment
(caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the
equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Checkthetoe. lf it is not within the specif ication, 90
to steD 3.
Reartoe-in: 2'' , mm (0.08-0" oo.in.)
3. Loosen the self-locking nut (A)while holding the
adjusting bolt (B).
Do not loosen the special bolls (c) on the
t r a i l i n g a r m .
Replace the self-locking nut with a new one, and
lighrly tighten it.
NOTE: Always use a new self-locking nut whenever
it has been loosened.
Turn the adjusting bolt until the toe is correct.
Tighten the selflocking nut to the specified torque
while holding the adjusting bolt.
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16.0 ksf.m, ,(t lbf ftl
(cont'd)