Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1339

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Front and Rear Suspension
Wheel Alignment (cont'd)
Camber Inspection
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 camber angle.
Camber angle:
Front: 0 ° 00 '
Rear: − 1 ° 00 '
(Maximum difference between the right and left
side: 0 ° 30 ')
• If the measurement is within specifications,
measure the toe-in.
• If the measurement is not within specifications,
check for bent or damaged suspension
components.
18-6
＋ 30 '
− 45 '
＋ 30 '
− 45 '
Front Toe Inspection/Adjustment
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. Set the steering column to the middle tilt and
telescopic positions. Center the steering wheel
spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.
2. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight
ahead.
± ±
Front toe-in: 0 2 mm (0 0.08 in.)
• If adjustment is required, go to step 3.
• If no adjustment is required, go to rear toe
inspection/adjustment.
3. Loosen the tie-rod locknuts (A) while holding the
flat surface sections (B) of the tie-rod end with a
wrench, and turn both tie-rods (C) until the front toe
is within specifications.
C
B
4. After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts.
Reposition the rack-end boot if it is twisted or
displaced.
5. Go to rear toe inspection/adjustment.
＊０２
A
14 x 1.5 mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m,
33 lbf·ft)