Toe-In
TOE-INToe-in is a measurement of how much the front wheels are turned in or out from a straight-ahead position. When the wheels are turned in (toward each other at front), the toe is "Positive" (+). When the wheels are turned out (away from each other at front), the toe is "negative" (-). The actual amount of toe is normally only a fraction of a degree. The purpose of toe is to insure that the wheels roll parallel. Toe also serves to offset the small deflections of the wheel support system which occur when the vehicle is rolling forward. In other words, even when the wheels are set to toe in or out slightly when the vehicle is standing still, they tend to roll parallel on the road when the vehicle is moving. Toe affects tire wear.
INSPECTION (TOE-IN)
1. Position the vehicle on level ground and place the front wheels in a straight-ahead position within ± 5 degrees.
2. Measure the toe-in with a standard toe-in gauge.
Toe-in (B-A):
0.1024 ± 0.098 inch (2.6 ± 2.5 mm) (No Passenger Load)
0 inch (0 mm) (2 Passenger Load)
ADJUSTMENT (TOE-IN)
1. Loosen the left and right tie-rod lock nuts.
2. Toe to specifications by turning the tie-rod by the center adjuster.
3. Tighten the left and right tie-rod lock nuts.
Tightening torque: 50 - 55 Nm (5.0 - 5.5 kg-m, 36 - 39 ft. lbs.).
4. Repeat adjustment instructions for opposite side.