Front Toe Adjustment
- Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
- Turn the engine off. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.
- Check the toe settings following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Remove the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
- Loosen the tie-rod jam nut(s).
- Rotate the inner tie rods to increase or decrease the front toe.
- Tighten the tie-rod jam nut(s) to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
- Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Calibrate the steering wheel position sensor. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration in the Diagnosis and Testing of STEERING SYSTEM article.
NOTE:
Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the inner tie rod is rotated.
NOTE:
Hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while tightening the nut or damage to the boot can occur.
NOTE:
Do not disturb the toe settings while tightening the nut(s).