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Toe Inspection and Adjustment: Adjustment

  1. Loosen right and left tie-rod end lock nuts (1) first.
  2. 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.
  3. After adjustment, tighten lock nuts (1) to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

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

    NOTE: The rack boots may break if it is twisted.
    Make sure that the rack boots does not get twisted during adjustment of front wheel alignment.
    Fig 1: Tightening Lock Nut
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