Front Wheel Toe-In

• Inspection 

Toe-in: 

0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 in) 

1. Set the toe-in gauge in the position at wheel axis center height behind the right and left front tires.
2. Place a mark at the center of both left and right tires, and measure distance "A" between the marks.
3. Move the vehicle forward to rotate the tires 180°.
   NOTE: Be sure to rotate the tires in the forward direction.
4. Measure the distance "B" between the left and right marks. Find toe-in using the following calculation:

   A - B = Toe-in 

   Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Toe-In Angle

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• ADJUSTMENT 

When adjusting the toe-in, adjust it to the following value.

Toe-in: 

0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in) 

1. Check that the left and right wheel steering angles are within specification.
2. Loosen the left and right side steering tie-rod lock nuts.
3. Turn the left and right tie-rods by equal amounts until the toe-in is at the specification.

   Both the left and right tie-rods are right-hand threaded. To increase toe-in, turn both tie-rods clockwise by equal amount (viewing from the inside of vehicle).

   Fig 2: Turning Tie-Rod

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4. Tighten the tie-rod lock nut.

Tightening torque: 

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 63 ft-lb)