b. Loosen the locknuts (tie-rod end) 1 of both tie-rods. c. The same number of turns should be given to both the right and left tie-rods 2 until the specified toe-in is obtained. This is to keep the length of the rods the same. d. Tighten the rod end locknuts of both tie rods. 1 1 2 2 NOTE: _ Adjust the rod ends so that A and B are equal. LLL L L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L LLL EBS00109 CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS 1. Place the vehicle on a level place. 2. Check: damper rod Bends/damage Replace the front/rear shock absorber assembly. Refer to “FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES” and “REAR ARMS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES” in chapter 8.
oil leakage Excessive oil leakage Replace the front/ rear shock absorber assembly. Refer to “FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES” and “REAR ARMS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES” in chapter 8. spring Fatigue Replace the front/rear shock absorber assembly. Refer to “FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES” and “REAR ARMS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES” in chapter 8. 3 - 66 ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN/CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CHK ADJ T.R. Locknut (rod end) 15 Nm (1.5 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)