Front Wheel Alignment
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTSpecification (Unloaded)
Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment
1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
3. Turn the tie rods to equalize the length L.
Maximum left/right difference: 3 mm (0.12 inch)
4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.
Tightening torque 68.6 - 98.0 Nm (7.00 - 9.99 kgf-cm, 50.6 - 72.2 ft. lbs.)
6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
7. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Center the steering wheel and confirm that the vehicle wheels/tires are pointing straight.
2. Loosen the left and right tie-rod end locknuts and turn the tie-rods equally. Both tie rods are right threaded, so turning the right tie-rod toward the front of the vehicle and the left toward the rear increases toe-in.
Note:
^ Turning both tie-rods one complete turn changes toe-in by about 6 mm (0.24 inch) (0°36').
3. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque 68.6 - 98.0 Nm (7.00 - 9.99 kgf-cm, 50.6 - 72.2 ft. lbs.)
4. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.