Front Toe Adjustment

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
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Turn the engine off. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.
Check the toe settings following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod is rotated.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Gear Bellows Clamps

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Remove the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut(s).
- Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
  
  Fig 3: Loosening Tie-Rod End Jam Nuts
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Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods to increase or decrease the front toe.

Fig 4: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rods For Increasing Or Decreasing Front Toe
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CAUTION: Hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while tightening the nut, or damage to the boot can occur.

NOTE: Do not disturb the toe settings while tightening the nut(s).

Fig 5: Tightening Tie-Rod End Jam Nut With Torque Specifications

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Tighten the tie-rod end jam nut(s).
Install the steering gear bellows clamp(s).

Fig 6: Installing Steering Gear Bellows Clamps
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Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.