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Rear Wheel Alignment: Toe-In

Toe-in is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.

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.
  1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
  2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
    Fig 1: Identifying Measuring Point On Base Line
    G04194537Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. 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.
  4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
  5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).
    CAUTION: 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: The sum of (A - B). Refer to  "REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*) "

    Fig 2: Measuring Total Toe-In
    G04161885Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.