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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 by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the brake pedal.
  3. Check the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod (3280) is rotated.
    Fig 2: Removing Clamps
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  5. Remove the clamps.
  6. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
    Fig 3: Loosening Nuts
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  7. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods.
    Fig 4: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rods
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  8. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 5: Tightening Nuts
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  9. Install the clamps.
    Fig 6: Installing Clamps
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  10. Recheck the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.