Front Wheel Alignment: Toe-In
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
- Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
- Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
- Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
- Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both front tires at the same height as hub center as shown. These marks are measuring points.
- Measure the distance "A" on the rear side of the front tires as shown.
- Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180° degrees (1/2 a turn).
CAUTION: If the wheels have rotated more than 180° degrees (1/2 turn), start this procedure again from the beginning. Never push the vehicle backward.
- Measure the distance "B" on the front side of the front tires at the same marks as shown. Total toe-in is calculated as "A" - "B".
Total toe-in : Refer to , " WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*1)*6 "
- Adjust the toe-in by varying the length of the steering outer tierods.
- Loosen the outer tie-rod lock nuts.
- Adjust the toe-in by screwing the outer tie-rods in or out.
Standard length "L" : Refer to " POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE "
- Tighten the outer tie-rod lock nuts to specification.
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Lock nut : Refer to " REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "