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Wheel Alignment: Toe: [Front]

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Toe-in (B-A or angle a+b) is adjusted by turning the tie rod turnbuckles. Toe-in on the left front wheel can be reduced by turning the tie rod toward the rear of the car. Toe - in change is adjusted by turning the tie rods for the right and left heels simultaneously at the same amount as follows.

Standard value: 

Toe-in (B-A) mm (in): 0 ± 2 (0 ± 0.0787)

NOTE:
  • Toe-in adjustment should be made by turning the right and left tie rods at the same amount.
  • When adjusting toe-in, loosen the outer bellows clip to prevent twisting the bellows.
  • After the adjustment, tighten the tie rod end lock nuts firmly and reinstall the bellows clip.
  • Adjust each toe-in to be the range of ± 1mm.

Tie rod (A) Specified torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 70-80 (7-8, 50.6-57.8)

Fig 1: Tightening Tie Rod End Lock Nuts
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