Front Wheel Alignment: Toe-In

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Quest. 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.

Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both front tires at the same height as hub center as shown in illustration. These marks are measuring points.

Fig 1: Identifying Mark On Base Line Of Tread (Rear Side) Of Front Tires
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Measure the distance "A" on the rear side of the front tires as shown in illustration.
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.
Measure the distance "B" on the front side of the front tires at the same marks as shown in illustration.
Total toe-in : Refer to "FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*1) ".

Fig 2: Identifying Total Toe-In
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Adjust the toe-in by varying the length of the steering outer tie rods.

Loosen the outer tie-rod lock nuts.
Adjust the toe-in by screwing the outer tie-rods in or out.
Standard length "L" : Refer to "STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ".
Tighten the outer tie-rod lock nuts to specified torque.
Lock nut : Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

Fig 3: Adjusting Toe-In By Screwing Outer Tie-Rods In Or Out
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.