Adjusting Toe-In—Adjustable Front Axle

  1. LV8957
    LV8957-UN-17OCT03

    LV8958
    LV8958-UN-17OCT03

    A - Tie Rod

    B - Inner Rod

    C - Tie Rod Jam Nut

    Loosen tie rod jam nut (C) on left and right tie rods (A).



  2. Adjust left and right sides equally by rotating the inner rod (B) to lengthen or shorten tie rod, as needed to obtain toe-in of 3—6 mm (1/8—1/4 in.).

    Tie Rod Rotation

    Approximate Change in Toe-in

    1/2 turn

    8 mm (5/16 in.)

    1 turn

    16 mm (5/8 in.)

  3. Tighten jam nuts to specification.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Adjustable Front Axle Tie Rod Jam NutTorque120 N˙m (88 lb-ft)

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