Toe is the turning in or out (parallelism) of the wheels. The actual amount of toe setting is normally only a fraction of a centimeter. The purpose of toe-in (or out) specification is to ensure parallel rolling of the wheels. Toe-in also serves to offset the small deflections of the steering support system which occur when the vehicle is rolling forward.
Changing the toe setting will radically affect the overall "feel'' of the steering, the behavior of the truck under braking, tire wear and even fuel economy. Excessive toe (in or out) causes excessive drag or scrubbing on the tires.
Toe is adjustable on all Mitsubishi vehicles and is the most common value adjusted during an alignment. It is generally measured in decimal millimeters or degrees. It is adjusted by loosening the locknut on each tie rod end and turning the rod until the correct reading is achieved. The rods on the left and right must remain equal in length during all adjustments.
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