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Front Wheel Alignment





1. Adjust the toe by changing the tie rod length.
2. Loosen the boot clamps (small end) and slide off of the boot.
3. Apply a small amount of grease between the tie rods and boot contact points to prevent the boots from becoming twisted.
4. Loosen the right and left tie rod locknuts, then turn right and left tie rods and set the front total toe to 0 to 0.32 degrees.





5. Verify that the right and left tie rods are equal in length (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: Verify that the rack boots are not twisted.





6. Install the boot clamps (1).
- Tighten the tie rod end locknuts to 43 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).