Front Toe Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn LW300, 2003 Saturn LW200, 2003 Saturn L300, and 2003 Saturn L200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT:

Front wheel toe adjustment is performed with the steering wheel locked in the forward position.
Front toe is performed after rear toe and camber have been checked.

Position and lock the steering wheel with the vehicle with the wheels in the straight forward position.

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Inner Jam Nut

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Loosen both inner tie rod jam nuts.

IMPORTANT: The inner tie rod must rotate freely from the boot seal surface. Do not allow the boot to rotate.

Loosen the inner tie rod seal to boot surface.
Use a wrench on the tie rod flats to increase or decrease the toe angle specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTIC in Cautions and Notices.

Tighten the inner tie rod jam nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the jam nuts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
Inspect the toe angle to ensure proper adjustment and adjust as necessary.