Checking and Adjusting Toe-In

In order to set front wheel toe-in accurately, suspension and steering components must be in good condition. All fasteners must be tightened to specification.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Turn steering wheel so that front tires are in straight-ahead position.

3. Check tire pressure. Adjust to specification if needed (See SPECIFICATIONS section).

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   Measure front wheel center height (A) from surface.

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5. Mark tread centerline (B) and hub center height at front and back of both front tires.

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   Measure distance (C) between tread centerlines at the rear of the tires at hub height.

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7. Measure distance (D) between tread centerlines at the front of the tires at hub height.

8. Subtract front measurement from rear measurement and determine toe-in.

9. Adjust toe-in if not within specification:

   Tire Centerline	Distance	4±3 mm (0.16±0.12 in)

   If the boot clamp (G) is too tight, the steering rack boot may turn with the tie rod. If the boot rotates, loosen the boot clamp enough to allow the boot to remain stationary when the tie rod is turned.

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      Left front side shown.

      Loosen nuts (E) on left and right tie rod.

   2. Rotate tie rod by placing wrench on hex (F).

   3. Loosen boot clamps (G) if boots rotate with tie rod adjustment.

   4. Adjust left and right tie rods equally until the toe-in is within specification.

   5. Tighten nuts to specification.

      Nuts	Torque	33—55 N·m (24—41 lb·ft)

   6. Check that front tires do not contact suspension when fully turned left or right.