Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1340

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Rear 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. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect
measurement.
2. Check the toe.
Rear toe-in: 2 2 mm (0.08 0.08 in.)
• If adjustment is required, go to step 3.
• If no adjustment is required, remove the
alignment equipment.
3. Hold the adjusting bolt (A) on the rear control arm
(B), and loosen the self-locking nut (C).
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4. Replace the self-locking nut with a new one, and
lightly tighten it.
NOTE: Always use a new self-locking nut whenever
it has been tightened to the specified torque.
5. Adjust the rear toe by turning the adjusting bolt
until the toe is correct.
6. Tighten the self-locking nut while holding the
adjusting bolt.
± ±
B
C
12 x 1.25 mm
57 N·m
(5.8 kgf·m, 42 lbf·ft)
Replace.
Turning Angle 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. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the
brake, and measure the turning angle of both
wheels.
Turning angle:
Inward:
Outward (reference):
2. If the measurement is not within the specifications,
even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section
length while adjusting the front toe. If it is correct,
but the turning angle is not within the
specifications, check for bent or damaged
suspension components.
A
39 ° 00 ' 2 ° ±
31 ° 50 '
18-7
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