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Toe Adjustment - Front




Toe Adjustment - Front

1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe.

2. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.

3. Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel inner tie rod is rotated.

Remove the clamps.





5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.





6. Rotate the front wheel inner tie rods until the toe setting is within specification.





7. NOTICE: Make sure to hold the tie-rod end stationary while tightening the nut or damage to the steering gear bellows can occur.

NOTE: Make sure that the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.

Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

8. Install the clamps.

9. Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.