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Front Toe


Front axle toe, adjusting

If vehicle is out of specification, the trim height must be checked and balanced if necessary.

- Loosen lock nut -1-.





- Adjust toe by turning tie rod to left and/or right.

To do this position wrench at nut -arrow- on tie rod.

Note:

After turning tie rods, make sure that the tie rod boots are not twisted.

- Twisted boots wear out quickly.
- Tighten lock nut -1- to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) and check toe again to make sure adjustment has not changed.

After tightening lock nut -1- it is possible that the value will change slightly.

If toe adjustment has not moved more than 2' from specification, adjustment is ok.