Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
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5. ADJUST CAMBER AND CASTER.
a. Loosen the upper suspension arm set bolts.
b. Adjust the camber and caster by adding or removing shims.
Shim thickness
HINT: Try to adjust the camber and caster to center value.
c. Torque the upper suspension arm set bolts.
Torque to 130 Nm (94 ft. lbs.)
HINT: If the steering axis inclination is not as specified after camber and caster have been correctly adjusted, recheck the steering knuckle and
front wheel for distortion or looseness.
NOTICE: Adjust the shim thickness to 7 mm (+4, -3), and adjust the difference between the front and rear of the upper suspension arm shaft to
within 4 mm.
6. ADJUST TOE-IN.
a. Remove the boot clamps.
b. Loosen the rack end lock nuts.
c. Turn the left and right rack ends an amount to adjust the toe-in. Tie rod end length left-right error: Less than 1.5 mm (0.059 inch)
HINT:
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Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
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Ensure that the lengths of the left and right tie rods are the same.
d. Tighten the rack end lock nut.
Torque to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
e. Place the boot on the seat and clip it.
HINT: Ensure that the boots are not twisted.
