Regular Inspection and Adjustment
MERGE 2-12
Chapter 2
Procedures for the Adjustment of Toe-in:
· Park the vehicle on the flat surface and apply
parking brake.
Loosen the locknut(1) on the ends of the tie rod
Turn the steering tie rod to adjust the toe-in
increase→ rotate the steering tie rod so that the
length between two ball joints increases
Decrease→ rotate the steering tie rod so that the
length between two ball joints decreases (toe-in
decrease)
·
Tighten the locknut on the drag link ball joints.:
· Tightening torque to
40N·m (29.5ft·1b)
Inspection of Tires and Wheel Rim
1. Measure:
· Air pressure
In case of non-compliance with the standard,
adjustment is to be made
Tire pressure:(front and rear tires)
200-220kPa
Inspect:
· Tire surface
In case of any abrasion, damage, scrape or inset, the
tire is to be replaced.
· Wheel rim
In case of any damage or deformation, the rim is to be
replaced rather than go through the motions of
inspecting the wheel rim.
2. Measure: