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Rear Wheel






Measure toe-in using the following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

WARNING:
^ ALWAYS PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE ON A FLAT SURFACE.
^ MAKE SURE THAT NO PERSON IS IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE PUSHING IT
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1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft.).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.





4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180° (1/2 turn).

NOTE: If the wheels have rotated more than 180° (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.

6. Measure distance "B" (front side).





7. Loosen adjusting bolt fixing nuts.
8. Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolts.

NOTE: Toe changes about 1.3 mm (0.051 inch) [One side] with each graduation of the adjusting bolt.

9. Tighten to 69 - 88 Nm 51 - 65 ft. lbs.)