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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. Turn the right and the left outer tie rods and the adjuster nuts to align the toe to the proper specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications [1][2]Alignment.

Align the toe to 0.0 ± 0.174 degree.

Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

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


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