Front Wheel Alignment: Toe

Fig 1: Identifying Toe

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ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

ITEM	Description
A-B<0	Positive (+) toe (toe in)
A-B>0	Negative (-) toe (toe out)

Standard value

Toe-in

Total : -0.2°~0.2°

Individual : -0.1°~0.1°

NOTE:

Compensate the steering angle sensor after adjusting the wheel alignment. (Refer to CHECKING STEERING ANGLE Steering System - "Steering Column-Shaft")
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 ±0.1°.

Tie rod end lock nuts (A) tightening torque :

50 ~ 55 Nm (5 ~ 5.5 Kgf.m, 36 ~ 39 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End Lock Nuts

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