Front Toe Adjustment

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Adjustment 

1. NOTE: Make sure that the steering wheel lock is engaged.
   NOTE: Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.

   Steering wheel in straight ahead position.

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2. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe. Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
3. NOTE: Hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while loosening the nut or damage to the boot can occur.

   On both sides.

   1. Position aside the steering gear boot clamp.
   2. Loosen the outer tie rod end jamb nut.
   3. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the inner tie rod is rotated.

      Rotate the inner tie-rods an equal amount in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction to adjust the toe setting on both sides.

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

   On both sides.

   1. Tighten the outer tie rod end jamb nut.

      Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

   2. Position the steering gear boot clamp.

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5. Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.