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Toe angle difference

a Toe difference angle

D Centre point of operating circle

The toe angle difference is the angle adjustment of the inner cornering wheel relative to the outer cornering wheel when negotiating a curve. Steering is designed in such a way that angular position of wheels changes as steering lock progresses.

A correctly adjusted toe angle difference produces equal values for left and right lock with consideration of factory tolerances.

Fig 1: Identifying Toe Angle
G04724254Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Toe angle difference provides information on corresponding operation of steering trapezoid for left or right steering lock from center position.