Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Toe Adjustment: Front
Before checkingalignment, read PRELIMINARY CHECKS and WHEEL ALIGNMENT WORK SEQUENCE .
Loosen clamps and lock nut B on BOTH tie rods. See Fig 1 . Adjust both tie rods until proper setting is reached. Make sure that the boots are not twisted after turning the tie rods. Twisted boots will wear out quickly.
Tighten lock nut B to 30 ft. lbs. (40 N.m). Check toe-in again. After tightening lock nut B it is possible that the toe value may deviate slightly. If the measured toe lies within the tolerances, the adjustment is correct.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.