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Toe Adjustment




Toe Adjustment



Front Toe Adjustment

1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.

2. Turn the engine off. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.

3. Check the toe settings following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

4. Remove the steering gear bellows clamp(s).





5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nut(s).





6. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the inner tie rod is rotated.

Rotate the inner tie rods to increase or decrease the front toe.





7. NOTICE: Hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while tightening the nut or damage to the boot can occur.

NOTE: Do not disturb the toe settings while tightening the nut(s).

Tighten the tie-rod jam nut(s) to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





8. Install the steering gear bellows clamp(s).





9. Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

10. Calibrate the steering wheel position sensor. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of Steering.



Rear Toe Adjustment

1. NOTICE: The cam nut and cam bolt area must be free of foreign material to make sure of correct clamping.

NOTE: Clean the general area of the joint to prevent foreign material from entering the joint. Clean the area using only mild liquids.

NOTE: Jounce the vehicle to make sure that the suspension is in its normal, at-rest position.

Check the toe setting using suitable wheel alignment equipment.

2. NOTE: Do not remove the rear knuckle cam nut and wheel knuckle bolts. If removed, clean the serrations in the bushing sleeve with a wire brush and install a new wheel knuckle bolt and cam nut.

Loosen the LH and RH rear wheel knuckle bolts.





3. Turn the LH and RH adjusting cams simultaneously until the toe is within specification.





4. Tighten the LH and RH rear wheel knuckle bolts.
- Using a suitable tool, hold the adjustment cam nut stationary while tightening the rear wheel knuckle bolt.

- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).





5. Calibrate the steering wheel position sensor. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of Steering.