Adjusting Toe-In Curve (All Models)

Before attempting toe-in curve adjustment, see BRINGING VEHICLE INTO INITIAL POSITION FOR TOE IN CURVE ALIGNMENT (SUSPENSION VARIATIONS 1BA, 1BM, 1BE, 1BD, 1BG, 1BN & 1BT) or BRINGING VEHICLE INTO INITIAL POSITION FOR TOE-IN CURVE ALIGNMENT (SPORT SUSPENSION 1BE) .
On tie rod end, loosen nut "A". See Fig 1 .
Unscrew bolt "B" about .160" (4 mm). Press down on tie rod end until it stops.

NOTE: For wheel bearing housing without a groove and a tie rod end with a ring, the upward adjustment travel is about 2 mm less. If the adjustment travel is not sufficient, then the ring on the tie rod end should be removed.

Screw in adjustment bolt "B" until toe-in curve specified value is reached. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
Tighten nut "A" to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m). Recheck toe-in curve.
Tighten bolt "B" to 62 INCH lbs. (7 N.m).
Lower vehicle to initial position. Screw threaded spindle down. For vehicles with standard suspension only, bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle. This is not necessary on vehicles with sport suspension.
Wheel alignment computer will check toe constant "S" value again. If values are as specified, set toe-in. See TOE ADJUSTMENT (FRONT) . If values are not as specified, repeat toe-in curve adjustment procedure.

Fig 1: Locating Toe-In Curve Adjustment Bolts

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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Adjustable Tie Rod End

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