Front Wheel Alignment

MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.





3. Turn the tie rods to equalize the length L.

Maximum left/right difference: 3 mm (0.12 inch)

NOTE: Turn the tie rods equally.

4. Turn the tie rod to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.

Tightening torque: 69 - 98 Nm (50.7 - 72.3 ft. lbs.)

6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
7. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.

CAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
2. Remove the mounting block nuts.





3. Push the mounting block downward, and turn it to the desired position.
4. Install and tighten the mounting nuts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 47 - 62 Nm (33 - 46 ft. lbs.)

TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust the steering angle.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
3. Loosen the left and right tie rod locknuts and turn the tie rods equally. Both tie rods are right threaded, so turning the right tie rod toward the front of the vehicle and the left toward the rear increases toe-in.

NOTE: Turning both tie rods one complete turn changes toe-in by about 6 mm (0.24 inch) (0° 36').

4. Tighten the tie rod locknuts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 69 - 98 Nm (50.7 - 72.3 ft. lbs.)

5. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.