Toe Pattern Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Viper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Once both front and rear toe pattern arcs have been plotted, compare each with the corresponding Design Arc and Range shown in the graph. If either plotted arc falls outside the allotted range at any point, toe pattern adjustment is necessary.

If the front toe pattern requires adjustment, the steering gear can be raised using split shims. If the steering gear must be lowered, the gear mounts are misaligned and will require alignment.

If the rear toe pattern requires adjustment, the rear toe links can be raised or lowered using toe link shims. The rear toe links are mounted to the frame in vertical elongated holes that allow the toe link to be moved up or down. Toe link shims in increments of 2 mm (0.080 in.) above or below design (nominal) are used to position the toe link.

A 2 mm (0.080 in.) change in steering gear or toe link height will effect the toe pattern by about 0.15 degrees when measured from the design height (nominal) to either jounce or rebound positions. It is typical for a shim to have about 1 mm (0.040 in.) up and down play.