Chassis

General Procedures - Front Toe Adjustment

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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Wheel Alignment System

Adjustment

  1. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
  2. Using the alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, check the front toe setting on both sides.
    Use general equipment: Wheel Alignment System
    1. On both sides.
      Loosen the outer tie-rod end jam nut.
      Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)
    1. On both sides.
      Move the steering gear boot clamp aside.
    1. Turn the inner tie rods by the same amount, clockwise or counterclockwise, to adjust the toe setting on both sides.
  3. Connect the scan tool and perform the IPMA camera calibration procedure. Follow the scan tool instructions.
  4. Recheck the toe setting and adjust if necessary.

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