Front Toe Adjustment

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Adjustment 

• 1.
  
  Steering wheel in straight ahead position.

  Use the General Equipment: Steering Wheel Holder

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• 2.
  
  Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, check the front toe setting on both sides.

  Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System

• 3.
  
  

  • 1.
    
    On both sides. Loosen the tie rod end jamb nut.

    Torque

    : 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

  • 2.
    
    On both sides. Position aside the steering gear boot clamp.

  • 3.
    
    
    NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the inner tie rod is rotated.

    On both sides. Rotate the inner tie rod until the toe reading is within specifications.

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• 4.
  
  Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.