Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Fine tooth ratchet, commercially available
• 21 mm twelve-point socket, commercially available

Procedure 

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-- Remove the nut -1- from the threaded connection tie rod/rear axle steering, and install the new nut until stop.

-- Adjust the toe by turning the eccentric bolt -2-.

• Axle alignment specified values. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .

TIP:

• The maximum adjustment range is 90° to left or right of center position.
• The geometric drive axle is automatically changed when individual toe settings are changed.

-- Tighten the nut -1- with the 21 mm twelve-point socket.

-- Then check the toe value again. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - TRANSVERSE LINK