edges of the roadwheels. The other method is
to use a scuff plate, in which the roadwheel is
rolled across a movable plate which records
any deviation, or scuff, of the tyre relative to
the straight-ahead position, as it moves
across the plate. Relatively inexpensive
equipment of both types is available from
accessory outlets to enable these checks, and
subsequent adjustments, to be carried out at
home.
Toe setting - checking and
adjusting
Front wheel toe setting
5 With the car on level ground and the
steering in the straight-ahead position,
bounce the front and rear to settle the
suspension, then push the car backwards
then forwards. Follow the equipment
manufacturer’s instructions according to the
equipment being used, and check the toe
setting.
6 If adjustment is required, slacken the
steering track rod locknuts on both sides, and
release the rubber gaiter retaining clips (see
illustration).
7 Using a spanner engaged with the flat on
the inner track rod, turn both track rods, by
equal amounts clockwise to increase the toe-
in, or anti-clockwise to increase the toe-out.
Push the car forwards, then recheck the
setting. If a gauge is being used, take three
readings, at 120º intervals around the wheel,
pushing the car forward a little each time. Use
the mean average of the three readings as the
setting.
8 Repeat this procedure until the setting is as
specified, then tighten the track rod locknuts
and refit the gaiter clips. Ensure that the
gaiters are not twisted.
Rear wheel toe setting
9 With the car on level ground and the
steering in the straight-ahead position,
bounce the front and rear to settle the
suspension, then push the car backwards
then forwards. Follow the equipment
manufacturer’s instructions according to the
equipment being used, and check the toe
setting.
10 If adjustment is required, slacken the
adjustment plate-to-trailing link retaining bolt
locknut, and the eccentric bolt locknut on
each side (see illustration).
11 Turn both eccentric bolts, by equal
amounts in whichever direction is necessary,
then tighten the locknuts and recheck the toe
setting.
12 If a gauge is being used, take three
readings, at 120º intervals around the wheel,
pushing the car forward a little each time. Use
the mean average of the three readings as the
setting.
13 Repeat this procedure until the setting is
as specified, then fully tighten the retaining
bolt and eccentric bolt locknuts to the
specified torque.
10•20 Suspension and steering systems
28.6 Steering track rod locknut (A) and
gaiter clip (B)
1380 Rover 800 Series Remake
28.10 Rear wheel toe setting adjustment
points
1 Adjustment plate retaining bolt locknut
2 Eccentric bolt locknut
3 Eccentric bolt
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