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Toe-In Inspection

Measure toe-in using the following procedure.

WARNING:
  • Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
  • Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before pushing it.
  1. Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
  2. Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
  3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height of hub center. These are measuring points.
    Fig 1: Measuring Points
    G00749037Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
  5. Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).

    If wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.

  6. Measure distance "B" (front side).
    Fig 2: Lines Parallel To Centerline Of Body
    G00749038Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.