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Front Wheel Alignment Check And Adjustment: Toe-In

Standard value: 

At the center of tire tread: 0 ± 3 mm (0.0 ± 0.1 inch) 

  1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and lock nut, and turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
    NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
  2. Install the clip and tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 34 ± 5 N. (25 ± 4 ft-lb) 

  3. Confirm that the toe-in is at the standard value.
  4. Use a turning radius gauge to check that the steering angle is at the standard value (Refer to STEERING ANGLE CHECK ).
Fig 1: Front Suspension Clip And Lock Nut
G11278549Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.