Honda HR-V: Wheel Alignment - Inspection
INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Check
1. Pre-Alignment - Check
![Wheel Alignment - Inspection](images/books/1097/index 155(7).png)
For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:
- Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
- Make sure the suspension is not modified.
- Make sure the fuel tank is full and the spare tire, jack, and tools are
in place
inside the vehicle.
- Check the tire size and tire pressure according to the tire information.
- Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic
position.
- Check the runout of the wheels and tires.
- Check the suspension ball joints (Raise and support the vehicle. Hold a
tire
with your hands, and move it up and down and right and left to check for
movement).
- Before doing alignment inspections, be sure to remove all extra weight
from the
vehicle, and no one should be inside the vehicle (driver or passengers).
- Lower the vehicle to the ground. Bounce the vehicle up and down several
times
to stabilize the suspension.
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. Caster - Inspect
- Check the caster angle.
Caster angle: 5 º 00 ' Â+-1 º
NOTE:
- If the measurement is within specifications, measure the front camber
angle.
- If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or
damaged suspension components.
2. Camber - Inspect
- Check the camber angle.
Camber angle:
Front: 0 º 00 ' Â+-1 º
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 1 º)
Rear: -1 º 30 ' Â+-1 º
(Maximum difference between the right and left side: 0 º 45')
NOTE:
- If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
- If the measurement for the front camber is not within specification, go
to front camber adjustment.
- If the measurement for the rear camber is not within specification,
check for bent or damaged
suspension components.
3. Rear Toe - Inspect
NOTE: Do the rear toe inspection before the front toe inspection.
- Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement
- Check the toe.
Rear toe-in:
3 Â+- 3 mm (0.12 Â+- 0.12 in)
NOTE:
- The rear toe is not adjustable and the individual left and right rear
toe measurement does not have
to be even. Therefore, use only the rear total toe to determine if the
vehicle is within the rear toe
specification. Add the measured left and right rear toe measurements to
obtain the rear total toe.
- If the measurement is within the specifications, go to front toe
inspection.
- If the measurement is not within the specifications, check for bent or
damaged suspension
components.
4. Front Toe - Inspect
NOTE: Do the rear toe inspection before the front toe inspection.
- Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic
position
- Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder
tool
- Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.
Front toe-in: 0 Â+- 3 mm (0 Â+- 0.12 in)
NOTE:
- If adjustment is required, go to front toe adjustment.
- If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.
5. Turning Angle - Inspect
![Wheel Alignment - Inspection](images/books/1097/index 156(7).png)
- Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure
the turning angle of both wheels.
Turning angle:
Inward: 38 º 10 ' Â+-2 º
Outward (reference): 31 º 53 '
- If the measurement is not within 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.
Adjustment
The suspension can be adjusted for front camber and front toe. However, each
of these adjustments are related
to each other. For example, when you adjust camber, the toe will change.
NOTE: After adjusting the wheel alignment, do the VSA sensor neutral position
memorization.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Camber - Adjust
![Wheel Alignment - Inspection](images/books/1097/index 157(7).png)
The front camber can be adjusted by exchanging one or both of the damper
pinch bolts with a smaller
diameter adjusting bolt. The difference between the adjusting bolt diameter and
the pinch bolt hole
diameter allows for a small range of adjustment.
NOTE: Refer to the Parts Catalog for the camber adjusting bolts.
![Wheel Alignment - Inspection](images/books/1097/index 158(7).png)
Fig. 1: Front Camber With Torque Specifications
- Remove both front wheels.
- Loosen the damper pinch bolts (A), and adjust the camber angle by moving
the bottom of the
damper within the range of the damper pinch bolt free play.
- Tighten the damper pinch bolts to the specified torque.
- Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel, then install both
front wheels.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground, and bounce the front of the vehicle up
and down several times to
stabilize the suspension.
- Measure the camber angle.
NOTE:
- If the measurement is within the specification, measure the toe-in.
- If the measurement is not within the specification, go to step 7.
![Wheel Alignment - Inspection](images/books/1097/index 159(7).png)
Fig. 2: Front Camber With Torque Specifications
- Remove both front wheels.
- Replace the damper pinch bolts with the adjusting bolts (A), and adjust
the camber angle.
NOTE:
- The camber angle can be adjusted up to Â+-20 ' (center of tolerance)
by replacing one damper
pinch bolt with the adjusting bolt.
- The camber angle can be adjusted up to Â+-40 ' by replacing both
damper pinch bolts with the
adjusting bolts.
- During installation, install the damper pinch bolts to the same
direction as removal.
- Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
- Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel, then install the
front wheels.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground, and bounce the front of the vehicle up
and down several times to
stabilize the suspension.
- Measure the camber angle. If the camber angle is not within
specification, repeat step 7 through 11
to readjust the camber angle. If the camber measurement is correct, measure
toe-in, and adjust it if
necessary.
3. Front Toe - Adjust
![Wheel Alignment - Inspection](images/books/1097/index 160(7).png)
Fig. 3: Front Toe With Torque Specifications
- Loosen the tie-rod end 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
- After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod end locknuts to the specified
torque. Reposition the rack-end
boot if it is twisted or displaced.
4. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
ACCORD
ACCORD All Models With 18/19 inch wheels
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 161(7).png)
ACCORD All Models Without 18/19 inch wheels
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 162(6).png)
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 163(7).png)
CIVIC
CIVIC All Models
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 164(7).png)
CR-V
CR-V USA / Canada Mexico AWD With 16 inch wheels
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 165(7).png)
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 166(7).png)
CR-V USA / Canada Mexico AWD Without 16 inch wheels
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 167(7).png)
CR-V USA and Canada models (2WD) with 16" wheels
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 168(7).png)
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 169(7).png)
CR-V USA and Canada models (2WD) Without 16" Wheels
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 170(7).png)
CR-Z
CR-Z All Models
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 171(7).png)
FIT
FIT All Models
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 172(7).png)
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 173(7).png)
HR-V
HR-V All Models
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 174(7).png)
ODYSSEY
ODYSSEY All Models
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 175(7).png)
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 176(7).png)
PILOT
PILOT All Models
![Wheel Alignment Specifications](images/books/1097/index 177(7).png)
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Removal & Installation
1. Center Console Panel - Remove
2. Electric Parking Brake/Automatic Brake Hold Switch - Remove
Remove the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold
switch (A)
3. All
SEE MORE:
Removal
1. Right Front Wheel - Remove
2. Front Splash Shield and Engine Undercover (With Engine Undercover) -
Remove
3. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Remove
4. Drive Belt Idler Pulley Base - Remove
5. Crankshaft Pulley - Remove
6. Cylinder Head Cover - Remove
7. PCV Hose (Oil Pump Side) - Disconnect
NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy components such as suspension
or the fuel tank from the rear of the vehicle, first support the front of the
vehicle with tall safety stands. When
substantial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the center of
gravity can change, causing the vehicl