Chassis

General Procedures - Rear Toe Adjustment

8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
050100150200250150111N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Wheel Alignment System

Adjustment

NOTICE: Do not use any tools or equipment to move the wheel and tire assembly or suspension components when checking relative movement. Suspension damage may occur. Using tools or equipment may also create relative movement that may not occur when using hand force. Relative movement must be measured using hand force only.

  1. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
  2. Using the alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, check the rear toe setting on both sides.
    Use general equipment: Wheel Alignment System
  3. NOTICE: There must be no foreign material in the area of the cam nut and cam bolt to ensure proper clamping.

    On both sides.
    Loosen the toe link nut counterclockwise (CCW) one full turn.
  4. Rock the vehicle to make sure the suspension is in its normal resting position.
  5. On both sides.
    Turn the toe bolt to obtain the specified toe setting.
  6. On both sides.
    Tighten the toe link nut.
    Torque: 111 lb-ft (150 N·m)
  7. Recheck the toe setting and adjust if necessary.
  8. Connect the scan tool and perform the IPMA camera calibration procedure. Follow the scan tool instructions.

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