Front Toe Adjustment

Adjustment 

• 1.
  
  Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe.

• 2.
  
  Steering wheel in straight ahead position.

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• 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:

    66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

  • 2.
    
    Position the steering gear boot clamp.

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• 5.
  
  Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.