Toe Inspection and Adjustment: Adjustment

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Loosen right and left tie-rod end lock nuts (1) first.
Rotate right and left tie-rods (2) by the same amount to align toe to specification. In this adjustment, the lengths "A" of both right and left tie-rod should be equal.
NOTE: Before rotating tie-rods (2), apply grease between tie-rods and rack boots so that boots won't be twisted.
After adjustment, tighten lock nuts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Tie-rod end lock nut a: 65 N.m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)

NOTE: Make sure that rack boots are not twisted.

Fig 1: Adjusting Tie-Rod
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