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Rear Wheel Alignment: Toe-In

Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

WARNING:
  • Always perform following procedure on a flat surface.
  • Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
    Fig 1: Measuring Toe-In
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  1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
  2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
  3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.
  4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
  5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).

    If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward. 

  6. Measure distance "B" (front side).

    Total toe-in: 

    Refer to  SDS   . 

    Fig 2: Measuring Distance "A" (Rear Side)
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  7. Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolts.

    Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [One side] with each graduation of the adjusting bolt. 

  8. Tighten to the specified torque.

    69-88 N.m 

    (7.0 - 9.0 kg-m, 51 - 65 ft.lb) 

    Fig 3: Adjusting Toe-In
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