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Front Toe Adjustment

NOTE: The checking and subsequent adjustment of the front toe setting should be carried out on a flat surface and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions for the wheel alignment equipment used.
  1. Center the steering and lock it in position.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering And Lock It In Center Position
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  2. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
    Fig 2: Loosening Tie-Rod End Locknuts
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  3. Remove the steering gear boot outer clamps.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamps
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  4. Rotate the tie-rods an equal amount in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction to adjust the toe setting.
    Fig 4: Rotating Tie-Rods To Adjust Toe Setting
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  5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts. For additional information, refer to STEERING LINKAGE .
    Fig 5: Tightening Tie-Rod End Locknuts
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  6. Install the steering gear boot outer clamps.
    Fig 6: Installing Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamps
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  7. Check the toe setting.