Repair Instructions; Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection And Adjustment - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

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Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection and

Among factors for rear wheel alignment, only toe and

camber setting can be adjusted.

Caster can't be adjusted. Therefore, should caster be

out of specification due to the damage caused by

hazardous road conditions or collision, whether the

damage is in body or in suspension should be

determined and damaged body should be repaired or

damaged suspension should be replaced.

Toe and Camber Inspection and Adjustment

Preparation for toe and camber inspection and

• Place vehicle in non-loaded state on level floor.

• Set steering wheel in straight state.

• Check that inflation pressure of each tire is adjusted

properly and disc wheel is free from deflection.

• Check that each suspension part is free from bend,

dent, wear or damage in any other form.

• Check that ground clearance at the right and left is

just about the same.

To prevent possible incorrect reading of toe,

camber or caster, vehicle front and rear end

must be moved up and down and forward

and rearward a few times before inspection.

Toe Inspection

Measure toe with toe-in gauge (1).

Toe should be within following specifications.

IN 6.0 ± 2.0 mm (0.2362 ± 0.0787 in.)

If toe is out of the specification, adjust toe properly.

Camber Inspection

Measure camber with camber tester.

Camber should be within following specifications.

–1° 15' ± 30'

If camber is out of the specification, adjust camber