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Toe adjustment

CAUTION: The rack boot may break if it is twisted. Make sure that the rack boot does not get twisted during adjustment of front wheel alignment.
NOTE: Never adjust only right or left tie-rod, be sure to adjust both tie-rods by same amount.
  1. Loosen tie-rod end lock nuts (1).
  2. Screw in or out right and left tie-rods by the same amount to adjust toe to specification.
  3. Check that lengths "a" of both right and left tie-rods are the same. Readjust if there is difference in length "a" between right and left tie-rods.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod End Lock Nuts
    G06529885Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Tighten tie-rod end lock nuts to specified torque after adjustment, see TIE-ROD END REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Check steering angle referring to STEERING ANGLE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .