2010 Toyota Prius Repair Manual - Wheel Alignment
2010 Toyota Prius Repair Manual - Wheel Alignment
2010 Toyota Prius Repair Manual - Wheel Alignment
NOTICE:
If the wheel alignment has been adjusted, and if suspension or underbody components have been
removed/installed or replaced, be sure to perform the following initialization procedure in order for the system
to function normally:
x Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor.
1. INSPECT TIRES
(a) Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the
suspension.
Measurement points:
A: Ground clearance of front No. 1 lower suspension arm bushing set bolt
center
NOTICE:
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*1 Wheel Alignment Tester
*2 Gauge
4. ADJUST CAMBER
NOTICE:
NOTICE:
(c) Clean the installation surfaces of the front shock absorber and the steering knuckle.
(e) Fully push or pull the front axle hub in the direction of the required
adjustment. (Step B)
NOTICE:
If the measured value is not within the specification, calculate the required adjustment amount using the
formula below.
Check the combination of the installed bolts. Select appropriate bolts from the tables below to adjust the camber
to the specified values.
HINT:
Move the axle hub toward (+) in step B Move the axle hub toward (-) in step B
Refer to table (1) (Move the axle hub toward the Refer to table (2) (Move the axle hub toward the
positive side) negative side)
Replace the nut with a new one when replacing the bolt.
(i) Repeat the steps mentioned above. In Step A, replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.
HINT:
5. INSPECT TOE-IN
NOTICE:
(a) Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension.
(b) Release the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
(c) Push the vehicle straight ahead approximately 5 m (16.4 ft.). (Step C)
(d) Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of the front wheels and
measure the distance between the marks (dimension B).
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*1 Tread Center Mark
*2 Dimension B
(e) Slowly push the vehicle straight ahead to cause the front wheels to rotate 180° using the front tire valve as a
reference point.
HINT:
Do not allow the wheels to rotate more than 180°. If the wheels rotate more than 180°, perform the procedure
from Step C again.
(f) Measure the distance between the tread center marks on the front side
of the wheels (dimension A).
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*1 Front of the Vehicle
*2 Dimension A
HINT:
If the toe-in is not within the specified range, adjust it at the rack ends.
6. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Make sure that the thread length of the right and left rack ends are
approximately the same.
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*1 Thread Length
Standard difference:
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*1 Loosen
*2 Turn
(d) Adjust the rack ends if the difference in thread length between the right and left rack ends is not within the
specified range.
(1) Extend the shorter rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the outer-side.
(2) Shorten the longer rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the inner-side.
(f) Make sure that the thread lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same.
(h) Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
HINT:
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*1 Front of the Vehicle
*2 Inside
*3 Outside
(a) Put tread center marks on the rearmost points of a turning radius
gauge.
(b) Turn the steering wheel to the left and right full lock positions, and
measure the turning angle.
NOTICE:
If the angles are not as specified, check and adjust the right and left rack
end lengths.
NOTICE:
If the wheel alignment has been adjusted, and if suspension or underbody components have been
removed/installed or replaced, be sure to perform the following initialization procedure in order for the system
to function normally:
x Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor and test mode inspection.
1. INSPECT TIRES
3. INSPECT CAMBER
NOTICE:
HINT:
Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for
damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.
4. INSPECT TOE-IN
NOTICE:
(a) Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension.
(b) Release the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
(c) Push the vehicle straight ahead approximately 5 m (16.4 ft.). (Step A)
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*1 Front of the Vehicle
*2 Tread Center Mark
*3 Dimension B
(e) Slowly push the vehicle straight ahead to cause the rear wheels to rotate 180° using the rear tire valve as a
reference point.
HINT:
Do not allow the wheels to rotate more than 180°. If the wheels rotate more than 180°, perform the procedure
from Step A again.
(f) Measure the distance between the tread center marks on the front side
of the wheels (dimension A).
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*1 Front of the Vehicle
*2 Dimension A
Right-left
Tire Size Specified Condition
Difference
C + D: 0°17' +/- 18' ( 0.29° +/- 0.30°)
45' (0.75°) or less
C + D: 0°10' +/- 18' ( 0.17° +/- 0.30°)*
195/65R15 B - A: 2.9 +/- 3 mm (0.114 +/- 0.118
in.)
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B - A: 1.7 +/- 3 mm (0.0669 +/- 0.118
in.)*
C + D: 0°15' +/- 18' ( 0.25° +/- 0.30°) 45' (0.75°) or less
215/45R17 B - A: 2.5 +/- 3 mm (0.0984 +/- 0.118
-
in.)
HINT:
If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts
and replace them if necessary.