Toe Inspection and Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check toe with toe-in gauge. Refer to FRONT END ALIGNMENT CONSTRUCTION for specified value. It is out of specification, adjust it as follows
- Toe is adjusted by changing tie-rod length. Loosen right and left tie-rod end lock nuts first and then rotate right and left tie-rods by the same amount to align toe to specification.
In this adjustment, right and left tie-rods should become equal in length.
After adjustment, tighten lock nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut a: 65 N.m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)