Wheel Toe Alignment
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Place machine on a smooth level surface and set steering wheel in a straight ahead position. Secure the steering wheel in this position.
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Place a chalk mark on the center line of the front tires approximately 10″ (25.4 cm) from the floor or as close to the hub/axle center line as possible 1.
NOTICEIt is important the height of both marks be equally positioned to get an accurate measurement.
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Measure the distance between the marks and record the measurement. Call this measurement “2”.
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Rotate the tires 180° by moving the vehicle forward. The chalk marks are now facing rearward, even with the hub/axle center line.
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Again measure the distance between the marks and record. Call this measurement “3”. Subtract measurement “3” from measurement “2”. The difference between measurements “2” and “3” is the vehicle toe alignment. The recommended vehicle toe tolerance is 0 to 1/8” (0 to 3.2 mm) toe out. This means the measurement at the front of the tire 2 is 0 to 1/8” (0 to 3.2 mm) wider than the measurement at the rear 3.
MEASUREMENTWheel Toe-Out:
0 to 1/8" (0 to 3.2 mm)
If toe alignment is incorrect, repeat steps 3-5 of “Wheel Toe Alignment Inspection”, but instead measure the distance between each wheel and the vehicle center. This will tell you which tie rod needs adjusting.
Be sure steering wheel is straight ahead before determining which tie rod needs adjustment.
During tie rod adjustment, it is very important that the following precautions be taken when tightening tie rod end jam nuts.
If the rod end is positioned incorrectly it will not pivot, and may break.
Wheel Toe Alignment
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Hold tie rod end to keep it from rotating.
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Loosen jam nuts at both end of the tie rod.
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Shorten or lengthen the tie rod until alignment is as required to achieve the proper toe setting as specified in above.
IMPORTANTWhen tightening the tie rod end jam nuts, the rod ends must be held parallel to prevent rod end damage and premature wear. Damage may not be immediately apparent if done incorrectly.
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After alignment is complete, torque jam nuts to specification.
TORQUETie Rod Jam Nut:
13 ft-lbs (18 N·m)