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Front Wheel Alignment: Toe-In

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
  • Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
  • Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
  1. Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
  2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
  3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both front tires at the same height as hub center as shown. These marks are measuring points.
    Fig 1: Putting Mark On Base Line Of Tread (Rear Side)
    G03600844Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Measure the distance "A" on the rear side of the front tires as shown.
  5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180° degrees (1/2 a turn).
    CAUTION: If the wheels have rotated more than 180° degrees (1/2 turn), start this procedure again from the beginning. Never push the vehicle backward.
  6. Measure the distance "B" on the front side of the front tires at the same marks as shown. Total toe-in is calculated as "A" - "B".

    Total toe-in: Refer to  SPECIFICATIONS  

    Fig 2: Measuring Distance A On Rear Side Of Front Tires
    G03600845Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Adjust the toe-in by varying the length of the steering outer tierods.
    1. Loosen the outer tie-rod lock nuts.
    2. Adjust the toe-in by screwing the outer tie-rods in or out.
    3. Tighten the outer tie-rod lock nuts to specification.
      Fig 3: Loosening Outer Tie-Rod Lock Nuts
      G03600846Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.