Checking Toe-In

1. With the car on a perfectly level surface, roll it straight ahead and allow it to come to a stop by itself.
2. Using the tracking gauge, measure dimension A between the rims at axle height.
Mark the measuring points with chalk. Roll the car forward until the chalk marks are at axle height again and then measure dimension B.
Using this method, the tracking gauge remains in the same position on the floor for both measurements. This ensures that any unevenness in the floor surface will not affect the measurements.
3. If adjustment is necessary, do this by adjusting the length of the track rod on both sides of the car.
Slacken the locking bolts on the track rod and track rod end.
4. Using a suitable tool, turn the adjusting screw clockwise or anticlockwise the number of turns shown in the table on page 601-3 until the correct toe-in is obtained.
Tighten the locking bolts, using a torque wrench to 22 Nm (16.2 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION: The track rod end must not be turned relative to the steering arm after adjustment.

5. Check the length of the track rod.





6. Use the table as shown in the following example:
a. Fix the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
b. Assume the tracking gauge gives a reading of 0.5 toe-out.
c. Find this figure in the toe-out part of the table. This means that the adjusting screw must be turned counterclockwise barely 1/8th of a turn on each side. Tightening torque, locking bolt: 22 Nm (16.2 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Turn the adjusting screw by an equal amount on both sides of the car.