Chassis

General Procedures - Front Toe Adjustment

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
03060901201509066N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Wheel Alignment System

Adjustment

  1. Using the alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe.
  2. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
  3. Using the alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, check the front toe setting on both sides.
    Use general equipment: Wheel Alignment System
  4. NOTICE: Holding the tie rod end with a wrench while loosening the nut can damage the boot.

    Both sides.
    1. Move the steering gear boot clamp aside.
    1. Loosen the outer tie rod end jam nut.
    1. Turn the inner tie rods by the same amount, clockwise or counterclockwise, to adjust the toe setting on both sides.
  5. Both sides.
    1. Tighten the outer tie rod end jam nut.
      Torque: 66 lb-ft (90 N·m)
    1. Install the steering gear boot clamp.
  6. Recheck the toe setting and adjust if necessary.

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