Steering Angle Adjustment

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Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
Turn the tie rods.

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Standard length L

5.8-18.8 mm {0.23-0.74 in}
Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.

Fig 1: Tie-Rod End Locknut With Torque Specification
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Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle. (See TOTAL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT .)