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Rear Wheel

Fig. 1 Measuring Toe-in:





Fig. 3 Rear Toe-in Adjustment. Less Four Wheel Steering:





Fig. 4 Rear Toe-in Adjustment. With Four Wheel Steering:





Rear toe is the measurement of the rear wheels in relation to the vehicle centerline, Fig. 2. The leading edge of each rear wheel should toe-in slightly toward the vehicle centerline to ensure proper vehicle tracking. Rear toe should be inspected using suitable alignment gauges, following manufacturer's instructions. When checking or adjusting rear toe, always ensure the amount that the left and right wheels toe-in is as equal as possible.
Models Less Four Wheel Steering
Rear toe-in can be adjusted by rotating cam bolts which secure lower link, Fig. 3, as follows:
1. Measure toe-in for each wheel following equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. Scribe matching mark between cam and lower link, then loosen nut securing link bushing bolt.
3. Rotate cam bolt, as needed, to bring toe-in within specifications.
4. When toe-in is within specifications, hold position of cam bolt and torque nut to 51-65 ft.lbs.
5. Ensure toe-in is still within specifications.
Models With Four Wheel Steering
Rear toe-in can be adjusted by adjusting power cylinder lower links, Fig. 4, as follows:
1. Measure toe-in for each wheel following equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. Adjust toe in by adjusting lengths of power cylinder lower links.
3. After adjustment is complete, ensure both lower links are the same length.