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




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




1. Loosen the jam nut (1) on the outer tie rod.

Caution: Care must be taken that the boots are not twisted when rotating the inner tie rods, or damage to the boots may result.

2. Rotate the inner tie rod to the required toe specification setting. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Wheel Alignment Specifications).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Tighten the jam nut to the outer tie rod.

Tighten the nut to 55 Nm (41 lb ft).

4. Check the toe setting after tightening. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Wheel Alignment Specifications).
5. Re-adjust the toe setting if necessary.