Rear Wheel Alignment: Toe-In

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

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 rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.

Fig 1: Identifying Measuring Point
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Measure distance "A" (rear side).
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.
Measure distance "B" (front side).
1. Total toe-in : Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 2: Measuring Toe-In
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolt.
NOTE: Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [One side] with each graduation of the adjusting bolt.

Fig 3: Adjusting Toe-In (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Adjusting Toe-In (2 Of 2)
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Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .