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9-8. TOE-IN CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT (Contd)
a. Toe-In Check
NOTE
Vehicle must be on level surface to perform this procedure.
Ensure that all steering components are tight. Replace any
damaged steering components and tighten any loose
components.
Steps 1 through 3 will determine centerline of tire.
"Point of measurement" for checking toe-in is intersection
of lines marked in steps 1 and 3.
Ensure tires are in straight-ahead position.
Mark line (1) on center tread (2) of tire 20.75 in. (52.71 cm) from ground.
1.
2.
Measure total width of tire tread (4) and record.
Mark line (5) on center tread (4) and record. The intersection of lines (1) and (5) is the point of
3.
measurement "A."
4.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for opposite tire. The intersection of the two lines is point of measure-
ment "B."
5.
Measure distance between points "A" and "B" on front side of tires (3) and record.
6.
Rotate tires (3) by moving vehicle forward until points "A" and "B" are 20.75 in. (52.71 cm) above
the ground at rear side of tires (3).
7.
Measure distance between points "A" and "B" on rear side of tires (3) and record.
NOTE
If measurement of front side of tires is greater than measure-
ment of rear side of tires, tires have toe-out.
If toe-in alinement does not meet specifications, repeat pro-
cedure to eliminate any possible reading errors.
8.
Subtract measurement of front side of tires (3) (step 5) from measurement of rear side of tires (3)
(step 7). The difference between these two measurements represents inches of toe-in. Correct toe-in
is 0.13 in. 0.06 in. (3.2 mm 1.6 mm).
b. Toe-In Adjustment
1. Loosen two nuts (7) at each end of tie rod (6).
2. Turn tie rod (6) in one-half turn increments and measure toe-in until toe-in of 0.13 in. 0.06 in.
(3.2 mm 1.6 mm) is obtained.
3. When correct toe-in is obtained, tighten nuts (7) 40-55 lb-ft (54-75 Nm).
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