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Rear Wheels

NOTE: Set each rear wheel toe-in the same amount to prevent dog tracking.
  1. To adjust toe-in, scribe vertical mark on tie rod front bracket at bolt head centerline for adjustment reference. Loosen tie rod-to-body bolt nuts. Slide tie rod in slot to adjust toe-in. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Rear Toe-In Adjustment
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  2. Sliding tie rod forward increases toe-in and backward increases toe-out. After adjustment, tighten clamp nuts to specification.