Toe Adjustment - 4x2

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
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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.
Check the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Loosen the tie-rod adjuster sleeve nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie-rod end threads.
Fig 2: Loosening Tie-Rod Adjuster Sleeve Nuts
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Rotate the tie-rod adjusting sleeves to obtain the correct toe setting.

Fig 3: Rotating Tie-Rod Adjusting Sleeves
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Position the tie-rod adjusting sleeves as follows:
- Position the RH adjusting sleeve clamp opening downward within 45 degrees of vertical.
- Tighten the nuts.
- Position the LH adjusting sleeve clamp opening upward within 45 degrees of vertical.
Fig 4: Positioning Tie-Rod Adjusting Sleeves With Torque Specifications
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Recheck the toe settings. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS in this article.
If necessary, adjust the steering wheel angle.
- Turn the steering wheel to position the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
- Loosen the nuts on the drag link adjuster.
- Rotate the adjuster sleeve to correct the steering wheel angle.
- Tighten the nuts.
Fig 5: Adjusting Steering Wheel Angle With Torque Specifications
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