Do you have to remove tires to do an alignment?
An alignment does not require removing the wheels. The equipment is attached to the wheels while they are in place.
Can you do a wheel alignment with bad tires?
Yes, you can align a vehicle with the worn tires on it, as long as the steering and suspension components and wheel bearings are in good shape (they may have been the cause of the irregular wear).
Should I get new tires before or after alignment?
It doesn’t matter whether you get your alignment before or after having your new tires put on. Most experts agree that the only effect worn tires have on your alignment is a change to the vehicle’s ride height which, given today’s steering and suspension design, should be negligible.
How to adjust the front wheel alignment on a Toyota RAV4?
Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil. Temporarily install the 2 nuts. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction where the camber adjustment is required. Tighten the 2 nuts. Torque: 240 n*m (2,447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*Lbf)
How do you measure the height of a RAV4?
Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension, and measure the vehicle height. Measure the front vehicle height. Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm front mounting bolt. Measure the rear vehicle height.
How much does it cost to fix rear suspension on Toyota RAV4?
At the local dealership where I purchased this Vehicle they agree not to agree that it is a toyota engineering oversight; and there hands are tied.. If you want the inside toe on the rear tires fixed, the whole rear suspension must be redone again. “the cost 939.00 dollars. Same Epoxy Job.
How do you adjust the shock absorber on a Toyota RAV4?
Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil. Temporarily install the 2 nuts. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction where the camber adjustment is required.