Front Toe Adjustment

FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT

1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
2. Turn the engine off. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.
3. Check the toe settings following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.





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

4. Remove the steering gear bellows clamp(s).





5. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut(s).
^ Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.





6. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods to increase or decrease the front toe.





Caution: Hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while tightening the nut, or damage to the boot can occur.

Note: Do not disturb the toe settings while tightening the nut(s).

7. Tighten the tie-rod end jam nut(s) to 55 Nm (5.6 kgf-m, 41 ft. lbs.).





8. Install the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
9. Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.