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Front Toe Adjustment

  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
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  2. 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 seat.
  3. Remove the clamps.
    Fig 2: Removing Clamps
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  4. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
    Fig 3: Loosening Nuts
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  5. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod (3280) is rotated.
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rods
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  6. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods.
  7. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 5: Tightening Nuts - With Torque Specification
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  8. Install the clamps.
    Fig 6: Installing Clamps
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  9. Recheck the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.