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Front Wheel Toe Adjustment

FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT




1. Remove the small seal clamp from the inner tie rod boot.
2. Position the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
3. Loosen the hex nut on the tie rod (2). Turn the tie rod shaft (1) in order to obtain the proper toe angle. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
4. Confirm the number of threads showing on each tie rod end is nearly equal.
5. Confirm that the tie rod ends (3) are square before you tighten the lock nuts (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the jam nut at the tie rod ends to 68 Nm (50 lb ft).

6. Install the seal clamps.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the seals do not twist.