Wheel Alignment - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Wheel Alignment

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 modified.
3. Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare
tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the
vehicle.
4. Check the tire size and tire pressure.
Tire size (4-door):
LX, LX , LX PZEV, and LX PZEV models: ＋
Front/Rear: P215/60R16 94H
EX, EX-L, EX PZEV, and EX-L PZEV models:
Front/Rear: P225/50R17 93V
Tire size (2-door):
Front/Rear: P225/50R17 93V
Tire pressure (4-door) (at cold):
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LX, LX , LX PZEV, and LX PZEV models:
Front/Rear: 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi)
EX, EX-L, EX PZEV, and EX-L PZEV models:
Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm , 32 psi)
Tire pressure (2-door) (at cold):
Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm , 32 psi)
5. Check the runout of the wheels and tires (see page
18-8).
6. Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a tire with
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7. Before doing alignment inspections, be sure to
8. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to
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9. Check that the steering column is set at the center
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Caster Inspection
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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. Check the caster angle.
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your hands, and move it up and down and right and
left to check for wobbling.)
remove all extra weight from the vehicle, and no
one should be inside the vehicle (driver or
passengers).
stabilize the suspension.
tilt and telescopic position.
Caster angle:
＋ 0 ° 25 '
4-door: 3 ° 48 '
− 1 ° 05 '
＋ 0 ° 25 '
2-door: 3 ° 47 '
−
1 ° 05 '
(Maximum difference between the right and left
side: 0 ° 45 ')
• If the measurement is within specifications,
measure the camber angle.
• If the measurement is not within specifications,
check for bent or damaged suspension
components.
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