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Wheel Toe Alignment Inspection
1. Place machine on a smooth level surface and set steering
wheel in a straight ahead position. Secure the steering
wheel in this position.
2. Place a chalk mark on the center line of the front tires
approximately 10” (25.4 cm) from the floor or as close to
the hub/axle center line as possible.
NOTE: It is important the height of both marks be
equally positioned to get an accurate measurement.
3. Measure the distance between the marks and record the
measurement. Call this measurement “A”.
4. Rotate the tires 180
by moving the vehicle forward.
Position chalk marks facing rearward, even with the hub/
axle center line.
5. Again measure the distance between the marks and record.
Call this measurement “B”. Subtract measurement “B”
from measurement “A”. The difference between
measurements “A” and “B” is the vehicle toe alignment.
The recommended vehicle toe tolerance is 1/8”, to 1/4”, (.3
to .6 cm) toe out. This means the measurement at the front
of the tire (A) is 1/8”, to 1/4”, (.3 to .6 cm) wider than the
measurement at the rear (B).
Wheel Toe Adjustment
If toe alignment is incorrect, measure the distance between
vehicle center and each wheel. This will tell you which tie rod
needs adjusting.
NOTE: Be sure steering wheel is straight ahead
before determining which tie rod needs adjustment.
To adjust toe alignment:
• Hold tie rod end to keep it from rotating.
• Loosen jam nuts at both end of the tie rod.
• Shorten or lengthen the tie rod until alignment is as
required to achieve the proper toe setting as specified in
“Wheel Toe Alignment”.
Wheel Toe-Out:
(A) - (B) = 1/8 - 1/4" (.3 to .6 cm)
During tie rod adjustment, it is very important that
the following precautions be taken when
tightening tie rod end jam nuts.
If the rod end is positioned incorrectly it will not
pivot, and may break.
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