Front Wheel Alignment: Toe
Toe is a measurement of how much the front of the wheels are turned in or out from the straight-ahead position.
| ITEM | Description |
|---|---|
| A-B < 0 | Positive (+) toe (toe in) |
| A-B > 0 | Negative (-) toe (toe out) |
When the wheels are turned in toward the front of the vehicle, toe is positive (+) (toe in). When the wheels are turned out toward the front of the vehicle, toe is negative (-) (toe out). Toe is measured in degrees, from side to side, and totaled.
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 wheels simultaneously at the same amount as follows.
Standard value
Toe-in (B-A) mm (in.): -2 to 2 mm (-0.078 to 0.078 in.)
- 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 end lock nuts (A) tightening torque :
50-55 N.m (5-5.5 Kgf.m, 36-39 lb-ft)