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Toe-In





1. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
Wheel angle:
Inside wheel 39° 20' (+1°, -2°)

Outside wheel (reference)
W/O Air suspension 32° 40'
W/ Air suspension 32° 30'


If the wheel angles differ from the standard specification, inspect the toe-in.

Measuring Point Reference:





2. INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in (total):
W/O Air suspension
A + B 0.2° ± 0.2°
(C - D 2 ± 2 mm, 0.08 ± 0.08 in.)
W/ Air suspension
A + B 0.1° ± 0.2°
(C -D 1 ± 2mm,0.04 ± 0.08in.)


If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it at the tie rod end.





3. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Remove the boot clips.

(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.

(c) Turn the left and right tie rod ends an equal amount to adjust the toe-in.

HINT: Measure that the lengths of the left and right tie rod ends length are the same.

Tie rod end length left-right error:
Less than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)


(d) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.

Torque: 56 N.m (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)

(e) Place the boot on the seat and clamp it.

HINT: Make sure that the boots are not twisted.