Front Toe Adjustment

NOTE: Air suspension vehicles must be at trim ride height prior to measuring or adjusting the caster, camber or toe. For additional information, refer to VEHICLE DYNAMIC - 4 WHEEL .

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position using a suitable holding device.

NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist while rotating the spindle tie-rod.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Boot Clamp

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Remove the clamp(s).
Loosen the nut(s).
- Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and spindle tie-rod threads.
Fig 2: Identifying Locking Nut
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Rotate the spindle tie-rod(s).

Fig 3: Identifying Spindle Tie-Rod
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Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
- Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.

CAUTION: Make sure to hold the tie-rod end stationary while tightening the nut or damage to the boot can occur.

NOTE: Make sure that the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.

Fig 4: Tightening Locking Nut

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Tighten the nut(s).
Install the clamp(s).

Fig 5: Installing Boot Clamp
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