Checking and Adjusting Toe-In

  1. Stop machine on a firm, level surface.
  2. Disengage MFWD if equipped.
  3. Turn steering wheel so front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  4. 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 centerline.

  1. LV17448
    LV17448-UN-12APR13

    Mark the centerline of each tire at hub height and to the front of the axle using chalk.

  2. Measure and record distance (A) between centerlines of each tire.
  3. Drive machine forward or rearward slightly until chalk mark moves 180° to rear of axle.
  4. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
  5. Measure and record distance (A) again between the chalk marks.
  6. Determine the difference between front and rear measurements. Difference between measured distance (A) must not exceed 3 mm (1/8 in.). Adjust toe-in if necessary.

Adjusting Toe-In

  1. LV17669
    LV17669-UN-02MAY13

    A - Nuts

    B - Tie Rod

    Loosen nuts (A) on both ball joints.
  2. Rotate tie rod (B) clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the amount of toe-in. Adjust tie rod until toe-in measurement is within specification. NOTE: Rotating threaded rod in 1/2- turn increments equals 1.5 mm (1/16 in.).
  3. Tighten nuts to 120 N·m (88 lb.-ft.).
  4. Check toe-in setting. Repeat procedure if further adjustment is required.

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