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Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer to manufacturers specifications given in owner's manual.

All Models - Caster angle is not adjustable, if caster angle is not to specifications, inspect suspension system for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.

All Models (Excluding TR7) - Before adjusting camber angle, inspect suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary. To adjust, raise vehicle and support chassis on jack stands. Loosen nuts securing lower control arm bracket to chassis. Add shims equally to increase camber angle. After each adjustment is made, tighten bracket-to-chassis bolts, remove jack stands and measure camber angle.

TR7 - Camber angle is not adjustable, if camber angle is not within specifications, inspect suspension system for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.

All Models (Front) - Set front wheels in straight ahead position. If adjustment is necessary, loosen steering link (tie-rod) lock nuts and gaiter clips. Rotate adjusting sleeves equal amounts until correct toe-in is obtained. Tighten lock nuts and recheck toe-in.

Spitfire (Rear) - If toe-in is not to specifications, loosen bolts holding strut from support. Adjust as necessary by adding to or removing from the shims fitted between support and body. Tighten bolts and recheck toe-in.

TR6 (rear) - If toe-in is not to specifications, loosen bolts and nuts securing trailing arm outer bracket to chassis. Add or remove shims between chassis and bracket to obtain correct toe-in. Tighten bolts and recheck toe-in. NOTE - Drive vehicle forward or backward before rechecking rear toe-in.

Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflate. Refer to manufacturers specifications in owner's manual.

All Models - Caster angle is not adjustable. If caster angle is not to specifications, inspect suspension system for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.

All Models - Before adjusting camber angle, inspect suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary. To adjust, raise vehicle and support chasis on jack stands. Loosen nuts securing lower control arm bracket to chassis. Add shims equally to increase camber angle. After each adjustment is made, tighten bracket to chassis, remove stands and measure camber angle.
All Models (Front) - Set front wheels in straight ahead position. If adjustment is necessary, loosen steering link (tie-rod) lock nuts and gaiter clips. Rotate adjusting sleeves equal amounts until correct toe-in is obtained. Tighten lock nuts and recheck toe-in.

Spitfire (Rear) - If toe-in is not to specifications, loosen bolts holding strut front support. Adjust as necessary by adding or removing from the shims fitted between support and body. Tighten bolts and recheck toe-in.

TR6 (Rear) - If toe-in is not to specifications, loosen bolts and nuts securing trailing arm outer bracket to chassis. Add or remove shims between chassis and bracket to obtain correct toe-in. Tighten bolts and recheck toe-in. NOTE - Drive vehicle forward or backward before rechecking rear toe-in.

Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, ensure that tires are properly inflated.

CASTER
TR3 (1962-63), Spitfire Mark IV (1971-73) & TR6 (1969-73) - Caster is non adjustable. If alignment is not within specifications, inspect for damaged parts and replace as necessary.

2000 (1966-67) & Sting (1971-72) - Inspect front suspension for damaged parts and replace as necessary. If caster not within specifications now, adjust as necessary.

Stag (1973) - If caster angle is not to specifications, adjust by lengthening or shortening lower control arm strut rod. Lengthening strut rod decreases caster angle and shortening strut rod increases caster angle.

All Other Models - Inspect front suspension for damaged parts and replace as necessary. If caster not within specifications adjust by changing shims. Jack up under spring to relieve side loading on the fulcrum brackets and loosen brackets to remove shims. To decrease caster, add shims to front of bracket and remove shims from rear. To increase caster, remove shims from front of bracket and add shims to rear. After each adjustment is made, tighten bracket to chassis, remove jack stands and measure caster angle.

CAMBER
TR3 (1963) - Camber is nonadjustable. If alignment is not within specifications, inspect for damaged parts and replace as necessary.

2000 (1966-67) & Stag (1971-73) - Inspect front suspension for damaged parts and replace as necessary. If camber not within specifications now, adjust as necessary.

All Other Models - Inspect front suspension for damaged parts, and replace as necessary. If camber not within specifications, adjust by changing shims. Jack up under spring to relieve side loading on the fulcrum brackets and loosen loosen brackets to remove shims. To decrease camber, add shims equally to front and rear of bracket and remove shims equally to increase camber angle. After each adjustment is made tighten brackets to chassis, remove jack stand and measure camber angle.

TR3 (1963) - Set front wheels in straight ahead position. If toe-in not within specifications, adjust tie rods. If readings are close to specifications loosen both tie rod lock nuts on outer tie rod which is on side opposite steering box. Turn tube to adjust toe-in to specifications. If toe-in differs greatly from specifications, check length of outer tie rods. If tie rod lengths are equal, adjust both (by equal amounts) to set toe-in. If tie rod lengths are unequal, adjust rod nearest steering box to 7.68" and set toe-in by adjusting other tie rod. If length of the rod on side opposite to steering box differs greatly from 7.68" when toe-in meets specifications, check front suspension for accidental damage.

All Other Models - Set front wheels in straight ahead position. If adjustment is necessary, loosen tie rod lock nuts and gaiter clips. Rotate tie rods by equal amounts until toe-in is within specifications. Take note of readings. Roll vehicle forward until tires have rotated 180 degrees and obtain a second reading. Adjust tie rods to mean of two readings, thus allowing for wheel rim run out. Tighten lock nuts and gaiter clips.

GT6 Mark II & GT6 Plus Rear (1969-72) - Release radius arm lock nuts and rotate the adjuster to achieve toe-in specifications. Tighten lock nuts.

GT6 & Spitfire Rear (1973) - If toe-in is not to specifications, loosen bolts holding strut front support, insert sufficient spacers between support and frame. Tighten bolts and recheck toe-in

All Other Models Rear - Loosen bolts and nuts on forward radius arm brackets and raise bracket away from crossmember. Add or remove shims as required. Tighten bolts and nuts. Drive vehicle or bounce rear suspension before rechecking  toe-in readings.

Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer to manufacturers specifications given in owner's manual.

RIDING HEIGHT
Corona and Mk II - Place vehicle on level surface. Bounce several times and allow suspension to settle. Check riding height dimensions (See Fig 1) and if not within specifications, inspect suspension components. Replace or repair parts as required.


Corona - NOTE - Camber and caster adjustments should always be made in one operation. If caster angle is not within specifications, adjust eccentric on front of lower control arm.

Corona Mk II and Hi-Lux - NOTE - Camber and caster adjustments should always be make in one operation. If caster angle is not within specifications, adjust by adding or removing shims between the upper control arm shaft and the front suspension crossmember. To increase caster, add shims to rear side of the upper control arm shaft mounting bolt or remove shims from the front side. To decrease caster, reverse procedure.

All Other Models - Caster angle is not adjustable. If caster angle is not within specifications, inspect front suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.

Corona - NOTE - Caster and camber adjustments should always be made in one operation. If camber angle is not within specifications, adjust eccentric on rear of lower control arm.

Corona Mk II and Hi-Lux - NOTE - Caster and camber adjustments should always be made in one operation. If camber angle is not within specifications, adjust by adding or removing shims between upper control arm shaft and the front suspension crossmember. To increase camber angle, remove shims from upper control arm shsaft bolts in equal amount. To decrease camber, reverse procedure.

All Other Models - Camber angle is not adjustable. If camber angle is not within specifications, inspect fornt suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.

All Models - If toe-in is not within specification, loosen steering link (tie-rod) clamping bolts and rotate adjusting sleeves on equal amount until correct toe-in is obtained. Position clamp bolts at right angles to slot in tie rod and tighten bolts.

Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer t manufacturers specifications given in owner's manual.

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.


Corolla, Celica & Land Cruiser - Caster angle is not adjustable. If caster angle is not set to specifications, inspect front suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.

All Other Models - NOTE - Camber and caste adjustments should always be made in one operation. If caster not within specifications, adjust 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.

Corolla, Celica and Land Cruiser - Camber angle is not adjustable. If camber angle is not set to specifications, inspect front suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.
All Other Models - NOTE - Camber and caster adjustments should always be made in one oepration. If camber is 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 shat bolt in equal amounts. To decrease camber, reverse procedure.

Land Cruiser & Hi-Lux - If toe-in is not within specifications loosen steering link (tie rod) clamping bolts and rotate adjusting sleeve until correct toe-in is obtained. Position clamp bolts at right angles to slot in tie rod and tighten bolts.
All Other Models - If toe-in is not to specifications, loosen steering link (tie rod) clamping bolts and rotate each adjustable sleeve same amount to obtain correct toe-in. Tighten clamping bolts and make sure clamp slots are aligned with adjusting tube slots.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer to manufacturers specifications given in owner's manual.

Riding height is adjusted by changing the size of the angle between trailing arm center line and the markings on outer bracket (see illustration). The trailing arm and outer bracket have full serrations around the torsion bar mounting hole, while the torsion bar has one missing serration, thus allowing torsion bar to be inserted at any angle.
Raising vehicle height is accomplished by turning outer end and inner end of torsion bar in direction opposite to cast-in arrow on outer end of bar. Height changes 20" (5mm) per each serration shifted.

Fig. 1 Installed View of Torsion Bar Outer End Attachment

1) Initial set vehicle rear riding height by inserting torsion bar with its missing serration aligned with markings on outer bracket surface and trailing arm inner surface. This will give approximately the specified riding height (see table).
2) Measure road clearance from center of trailing arm bushing to ground. NOTE - Vehicle must be in unloaded condition. Raise rear of vehicle and remove rear wheel.
3) Unscrew shock absorber lower mounting nut and remove it from trailing arm. Unscrew lock bolt on outer bushing.
4) Scribe mark position of torsion bar by making a mark on upper half of inner end surface and lower half of outer end surface. Outer end surface mark should be continued onto trailing arm shaft and outer bracket boss.
5) Holding arm so torsion bar does not twist, disengage serrations by tapping inner end surface of torsion bar (see illustration).
6) Pull torsion bar out of trailing arm. Determine amount of turn necessary to make proper height adjustment and turn inner end of torsion bar to this value. Then, insert outer end of torsion bar to its proper adjusted position.

Fig. 2 View Showing Removal Procedure For Torsion Bar

7) Install rear wheel and lower vehicle. Reattach lower end of shock absorber. Recheck vehicle rear ground clearance as originally measured. If correct, tighten lock bolt on outer trailing arm bushing. If incorrect, repeat adjustment.

         Rear Riding Height Specifications
Application                                          Height
1400
   Sedan..............................11.34-11.89" (288-302mm)
   Station Wagon.................12.21-12.76" (310-324mm)
4WD Station Wagon..........14.17-14.76" (360-375mm)

Caster angle is not adjustable. If angle is not to specifications inspect suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.

Camber angle is not adjustable. If angle is not to specifications inspect suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.

All Models (Front) - If toe-in is not within specifications loosen steering link (tie rod) lock nut and turn sleeve until correct toe-in is obtained.

All Models (Rear) - If toe-in is not within specifications, loosen bolts holding torsion bar bushing to body. Bushing is fixed to body at elongated holes. Moving bushing forward decreases toe-in and moving it rearward increases toe-in.