Checking the Rear-Wheel Alignment (continued)
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Front of the traction unit
3 mm (1/8 inch) less than the rear of the tire
Center-to-center distance
Adjusting the Rear-Wheel Toe-In
1. At the rear axle, remove the cotter pin and the slotted nut from either tie-rod end.
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Slotted nut
Cotter pin
Axle case-steering arm
Tie-rod end
Clamp
Nut and bolt
2. Separate the tie-rod end from the axle case-steering arm.
3. Loosen the clamps at both ends of the tie rods.
4. Rotate the detached ball joint inward or outward a complete revolution.
5. Tighten the clamp at the detached end of the tie rod.
6. Rotate the entire tie-rod assembly the same direction (inward or outward) a complete
revolution.
7. Tighten the clamp at the connected end of the tie rod.
8. Assemble the tie-rod end to the axle case-steering arm with the slotted nut.
9. Measure the toe-in.
10. If needed, remove the slotted nut and repeat steps 2 through 9.
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