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3A-4 FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Toe inspection and adjustment
Preparation for toe inspection and adjustment.
• Place vehicle in non-loaded state on level floor.
• Set steering wheel in straight state.
• Check that inflation pressure of each tire is adjusted properly
and disc wheel is free from deflection.
• Check that each suspension part is free from bend, dent,
wear or damage in any other form.
• Check that ground clearance at the right and left is just about
the same.
1) Check toe with toe-in gauge (1). Refer to "Wheel Alignment
Specifications" for specified value. It is out of specification,
adjust it as follows.
2) Toe is adjusted by changing tie-rod length.
3) Loosen right and left tie-rod end lock nuts (1) first.
NOTE:
Before rotating tie-rods (2), apply grease between tie-
rods and rack boots so that boots won't be twisted.
4) Rotate right and left tie-rods (2) by the same amount to align
toe to specification. In this adjustment, right and left tie-rods
(2) should become equal in length "A".
5) After adjustment, tighten lock nuts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Make sure that rack boots are not twisted.
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