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Toe Adjustment

Toe Adjustment - 4x2





1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the straight-forward position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the brake pedal.
3. Check the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.





4. Loosen the tie-rod adjuster sleeve nuts.
Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie-rod end threads.





5. Rotate the tie-rod adjusting sleeves to obtain the correct toe setting.





6. Position the tie-rod adjusting sleeves as follows:
^ Position the RH adjusting sleeve clamp opening downward within 45 degrees of vertical.
^ Tighten the nuts.
^ Position the LH adjusting sleeve clamp opening upward within 45 degrees of vertical.
7. Recheck the toe settings.





8. If necessary, adjust the steering wheel angle.
^ Turn the steering wheel to position the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
^ Loosen the nuts on the drag link adjuster.
^ Rotate the adjuster sleeve to correct the steering wheel angle.
^ Tighten the nuts.