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Rear Toe Adjustment

  1. Start the engine (6007) and center the steering wheel (3600).
    Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
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  2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position using a suitable holding device.
  3. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and rear toe link (5A962) threads.
    Fig 2: Locating Nut
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  4. While holding the toe link spindle tie rod rotate the toe link adjuster.
    Fig 3: Identifying Toe Link Adjuster
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  5. NOTE: Make sure the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.
    Fig 4: Tightening Nut
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  6. While holding the adjuster, tighten the nuts.