Checking and Adjusting Toe-In
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Stop machine on a firm, level surface.
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Disengage MFWD if equipped.
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Turn steering wheel so front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
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Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
Checking Toe-In
NOTE: If front axle is equipped with bar tires, use either an
outside or inside bar of each tire for marking the center line.
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Mark the center line of each tire at hub height and to the
front of the axle using chalk.
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Measure and record distance (A) between center lines of each
tire.
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Drive machine forward or rearward slightly until chalk mark
moves 180° to rear of axle.
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Park machine safely (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
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Measure and record distance (A) again between the chalk marks.
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Determine the difference between front and rear measurements.
Difference between measured distance (A) not to exceed 3 mm (1/8 in.).
Adjust toe-in if necessary.
Adjusting Toe-In
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Loosen nuts (A) on both ball joints.
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Rotate tie rod (B) clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the
amount of toe-in. Adjust tie rod until toe-in measurement is within
correct specification.
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Rotating threaded rod in 1/2 turn increments equals 1.5 mm (1/16
in.).
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Tighten nuts to 120 N·m (88 lb.-ft.).
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Check toe-in setting. Repeat procedure if further adjustment
is required.
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