Front Wheel Alignment: Toe-In

Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn front suspension parts.

1. Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height as hub center. These are measuring points.
   Fig 1: Measuring Toe-In

   
4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).

   If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward. 

6. Measure distance "B" (front side).

   Total toe-in: Refer to  SDS  . 

   Fig 2: Measuring Distance "A" (Rear Side)

   
7. Adjust toe-in by varying the length of steering tie-rods.
   1. Loosen lock nuts.
      Fig 3: Adjusting Toe-In

      
   2. Adjust toe-in by screwing tie-rods in and out.

      Standard length "L": 

      Refer to  SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)  . 

   3. Tighten lock nuts to specified torque.

      Lock nut tightening torque: 

      Refer to  POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE  . 

      Fig 4: Tightening Lock Nuts