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Old 12-31-2014, 09:35 AM   #20 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by hege View Post
Finally had the time to check the toe on front and rear. The previous owner had changed the springs, so I suspected it to be a little off. When I changed the tie rod ends the locking nuts on the tie rods were seized, so I don't think I messed much the toe. I have since adjusted toe out twice because the car felt like there was a lot toe in at the front.

I was a little amazed to measure 1/4" (6 mm) toe in at the front. Now it is set to as close to 0 as I easily could. Hopefully fuel consumption will improve.

Be aware that if your track width is different from the front to rear wheels it will bugger up your alignment. Double check by measuring the front and rear of your front tires to confirm decent alignment. On my Sentra the rear track is not as wide as the front, so to do the check as you have, I would have to use a "spacer" to make both tracks widths the same amount.

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mech
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