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Toe-In Adjustment

Measure toe-in with front wheels in straight ahead position and steering wheel centered. Adjust toe-in by loosening clamps and turning adjusting sleeve or adjustable end on right and left tie rods equally and in opposite directions to maintain steering wheel in centered position.

CAUTION: Face of tie rod end must be parallel with machined surface of steering rod end to prevent cocking and binding of the ball end in service.

When tightening clamps, make sure that clamp bolts are positioned so there will be no interference with other parts throughout entire travel of steering linkage.

Fig 1: Determining Corrected Caster Angle
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Fig 2: Wheel Toe-In
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