Tie Rod Length, Checking And Adjusting: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required

-- Check left tie rod for dimension "a" and adjust if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Dimension

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Dimension -a- = 392 +/- 1 mm

NOTE:

Also check new tie rods for dimension "a" before installing and adjust if necessary.

The total toe must be check on the alignment rack and adjusted if necessary.