0 Toyota 1965-73 Wheel Alignment Guide

1965-73 TOYOTA SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

TIRE INFLATION (COLD)

Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated.

RIDING HEIGHT

Corona & Mark II (RX & MX Models) - Place vehicle on level surface. Bounce several times and allow suspension to settle. Check riding height dimension (see illustration) and if not within specifications, inspect suspension components. Replace or repair parts as necessary.

Mark II (All Other Models) - Place vehicle on level surface. Install suitable height adjuster (09730-22010) in place on front and rear suspension. Check riding height dimensions. If not within specifications, inspect suspension components. Replace or repair parts as necessary.

Crown - Place vehicle on level surface. Place suitable height adjusters in place for the front and rear (09731-30020 & 09732-30010) suspension and check riding height dimensions (see illustration). If not within specifications, adjust using suitable height adjuster. If there is considerable difference between actual height and specifications check suspension components. Replace or repair parts as necessary.

RIDING HEIGHT DIMENSIONS

CASTER

Corolla, Carina, Celica (1971-73) & Land Cruiser (All) - Caster is nonadjustable. If alignment is not within specifications inspect for damaged parts and replace as necessary.

Stout (1965-69) - Place front wheels on a turning gauge set at zero. Turn front wheels until gauge reads 20°. Wheel to be measured should be turned outward at the front of the wheel. Zero bubble in caster scale. Turn wheels until turned 20° inward at the front and read caster scale. If not within specifications install suitable caster adjusting wedge (48191-35020 or 48192-35020) to bring specifications within limits.

All Other Models - NOTE - Camber and caster adjustments should always be made in one operation. If caster not within specifications, adjsut by adding or removing shims between the upper arm shaft and the front suspension crossmember. To increase the caster, add shims to rear side of the upper arm shaft mounting bolt or remove shims from the front side of the upper arm shaft mounting bolt. To decrease caster, reverse procedure.

CAMBER

Corolla, Carina, Celica (1971-73) & Land Cruiser (All) - Camber is nonadjustable. If alignment is not within specifications, inspect for damaged parts and replace as necessary.

Stout (1965-69) - Place front wheels on a turning gauge set at zero and check camber angle with camber gauge. If not within specifications, use a front axle aligning tool and correct camber to specifications.

All Other Models - NOTE - Camber and caster adjustments should always be made in one operation. If camber not within specifications, adjust by adding or removing shims between the upper arm shaft and the front suspension crossmember. To increase camber, remove shims from upper arm shaft bolts in equal amounts. To decrease camber, reverse procedure.

TOE-IN

Land Cruiser, Hi-Lux (1970-73) & Stout (1965-69) - To adjust toe-in, loosen tie rod clamp bolts at each end of the tie rod. Rotate rod to set toe-in to specifications. Position clamp bolts at right angles to the slot in the tie rod and tighten. Clamps should not project beyond end of adjusting tube.

All Other Models - NOTE - On Mark II (Exc. RX & MX Models) and Crown models, checking and adjustment is done with height adjuster installed. To adjust toe-in, loosen tie rod lock nuts or clamps on both tie rods and ensure that the rods are equal lengths. Turn both tie rods same amount to set toe-in to specifications. Tighten lock nuts or clamps making sure clamp slots are aligned with adjusting tube slots except on Lite Stout position clamp bolts at right angle to slot in adjusting tube. Clamps should not project beyond end of adjusting tube.

NOTE: Tariffs apply only when new strut bar bushings are installed in vehicle

1 - ¼°±½°

2 - 11/12°±¼°

3 - 11/12°±½°

4 - 1°±¾°-¼°

5 - 1/6°±½°

6 - 0±½°

7 - .04±.04

8 - .08 to .16

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