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Toe Position

Before each alignment reading the vehicle should be jounced (rear first, then front). Grasp each bumper at the center and jounce the vehicle up and down three times. Always release the bumper in the down position.

NOTE:

The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment. This adjustment must be performed with the engine running, if the vehicle is equipped with power steering.

  1. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel both ways before straightening the steering wheel. Center and secure the steering wheel.
    NOTE:

    Design specifications for the steering wheel angle is 0.5° right of center.

  2. Loosen the adjustment sleeve clamp bolts.
    GC0181497Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - Adjustment Sleeve Clamp Nuts
    2 - Tie Rod Nut
    3 - Adjustment Sleeve
  3. Adjust the total toe with the tie rod. Turn the knurled adjuster until the correct total toe is reached. Center  both sockets at the knuckles and the clamp bolts and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - LINKAGE . Make sure the toe setting does not change during clamp tightening. 
  4. Adjust the drag link adjuster sleeve so that the left and right toe values are equal. Verify the steering wheel is still straight. Position the drag link adjuster clamp as shown and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - LINKAGE .
    GC0181320Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - Adjustment Sleeve
    2 - Adjustment Sleeve Clamp Nuts
  5. Verify the toe specifications and turn off the engine.