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Toe Adjustment - Front

Toe Adjustment - Front

1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the toe.
2. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
3. Turn the engine OFF, and hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.

4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated.

Remove the outer bellows clamps.





5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.





6. Rotate the inner tie rods.





7. CAUTION: Make sure to hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while tightening the nut or damage to the boot can occur.

NOTE: Make sure that the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the jam nuts.





Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the clamps.