Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment





Important:
In this adjustment, the right and the left tie rods must be equal in length, or the tires will wear unevenly.


1. Disconnect the outer tie rods from the knuckle assemblies. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Service and Repair.

2. Loosen the front toe adjusting nut.

3. Turn the right and the left outer tie rods to align the toe to the proper specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications Wheel Alignment Specifications.

Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

4. Hold the outer tie rod and tighten the front toe adjusting nut.

Tighten the front toe adjusting nut to 64 Nm (47 lb ft).

5. Reconnect the outer tie rods to the knuckle assemblies. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Service and Repair.