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Adjusting Toe Constant "S"






Adjusting Toe Constant "S"

- Loosen hex head nut - A -.






- Remove bolt - B -.

- Push toe rod joint downwards onto stop.

Do not use a chisel or similar tool between steering arm - 1 - sealing washer - 2 - when removing tie rod, otherwise sealing washer could be damaged.






Tie rod may only be pressed off steering arm over tie rod ball joint pin ends or driven with a wooden or rubber hammer.

- Install the bolt - B - until specified value is reached exactly.






- Tighten hex nut - A - and check value.

- Tighten bolt - B -.

- Lower vehicle to initial position again.

- Screw threaded spindle down.

- Bounce the vehicle several times.

Checking Toe Constant After Adjusting

Wheel alignment equipment will check toe constant again.

If the measured values for the second check are within the check value tolerances then the adjustment is OK.

If measured values are not within control values, they must be set again in raised position.