Front Wheel Alignment: On-Vehicle Service: Toe-In

WARNING:

Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both front tires at the same height as hub center as shown in illustration. These marks are measuring points.

Fig 1: Identifying Mark On Base Line Of Tread
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Measure the distance "A" on the rear side of the front tires as shown in illustration.

Fig 2: Measuring Distance "A" On Rear Side Of Front Tires
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Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180° degrees (1/2 a turn).
CAUTION: If the wheels have rotated more than 180° degrees (1/2 turn), start this procedure again from the beginning. Never push the vehicle backward.
Measure the distance "B" on the front side of the front tires at the same marks as shown in illustration. Total toe-in is calculated as "A"-"B".
Total toe-in: Refer to [SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS ].
Adjust the toe-in by varying the length of the steering outer tie-rods.

Fig 3: Identifying Length Of Steering Outer Tie-Rods
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1. Loosen the outer tie-rod lock nuts.
2. Adjust the toe-in by screwing the outer tie-rods in or out.
  Standard length "L": Refer to [SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS ].
3. Tighten the outer tie-rod lock nuts to specification.
  Lock nut: Refer to [ STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE: DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ].