Wheel Alignment: Toe
Toe is a measurement of how much the front of the wheels are turned in or out from the straight-ahead position.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| A - B < 0 | Positive (+) toe (toe in) |
| A - B > 0 | Negative (-) toe (toe out) |
When the wheels are turned in toward the front of the vehicle, toe is positive (+) (toe in). When the wheels are turned out toward the front of the vehicle, toe is negative (-) (toe out). Toe is measured in degrees, from side to side, and totaled.
[FRONT]
Toe-in (B-A or angle a+b) is adjusted by turning the tie rod turnbuckles. Toe-in on the left front wheel can be reduced by turning the tie rod toward the rear of the car. Toe-in change is adjusted by turning the tie rods for the right and left heels simultaneously at the same amount as follows.
Standard value:
Toe-in (B-A) mm (in): 0 +/- 2 (0 +/- 0.0787)
- Toe-in adjustment should be made by turning the right and left tie rods at the same amount.
- When adjusting toe-in, loosen the outer bellows clip to prevent twisting the bellows.
- After the adjustment, tighten the tie rod end lock nuts firmly and reinstall the bellows clip.
- Adjust each toe-in to be the range of +/- 1mm.
Tie rod (A) Specified torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):
49.0-53.9 (5.0-5.5, 36.2-39.8)
[REAR]
Standard value:
Toe-in (B-A) mm (in): 2.0 +/- 2 (0.0787 +/- 0.0787)
Adjust the toe-in by turning the cam bolt of the assist arm.
Left cam bolt: Clockwise ==> toe-in
Right cam bolt: Clockwise ==> toe-out
The variation of toe by a rotation of the cam bolt:
About 3.2 mm (0.126 in)
- Each toe should be within +/-1 mm (+/- 0.039 in). If the difference between right and left is not within +2mm (0.079 in), repeat adjustment.
- After adjusting the cam bolt, tighten the nut to the specified torque.
Specified torque
78.8-98.1 N.m (8.0 -10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 -75.3 lb-ft)