Check and Adjust 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.

Check Toe-In

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 center lines of each tire.
  3. Drive machine forward or rearward slightly until chalk mark moves 180° to rear of axle.
  4. Park machine safely.
  5. Measure and record distance (A) again between the chalk marks.
  6. Determine the difference between front and rear measurements. The front measurement should be less than the rear measurement per specification. Adjust toe-in if necessary.

    Toe-in (A)Distance0—3 mm 0—0.125 in


Adjust Toe-In

LV17669
LV17669-UN-02MAY13

A - Nuts

B - Tie Rod

  1. 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. Rotating threaded rod in 1/2- turn increments equals 1.5 mm (1/16 in.).
  3. Tighten nuts to specification..

    Nut (A)Torque120 N·m 88 lb·ft

  4. Check toe-in setting. Repeat procedure if further adjustment is required.

KN52281,10048A0-19-20170814