Check and Adjust 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.
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.
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Mark the centerline 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.
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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.
The front measurement should be less than the rear measurement per
specification. Adjust toe-in if necessary.
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Toe-in (A) | Distance | 0—3 mm 0—0.125 in |
Adjust Toe-In
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A - Nuts
B - Tie Rod
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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
specification.
Rotating threaded rod in 1/2- turn increments equals 1.5
mm (1/16 in.).
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Tighten nuts to specification..
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Nut (A) | Torque | 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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