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Front Toe Adjustment

  1. Loosen the jam nut on the outer tie rod.
    NOTE: Care must be taken that the boots are not twisted when rotating the inner tie rods, or damage to the boots may result.
  2. Rotate the inner tie rod to the required toe specification setting. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Tighten the jam nut to the outer tie rod.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

  4. Check the toe setting after tightening. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Re-adjust the toe setting if necessary.
    Fig 1: Jam Nut On Outer Tie Rod
    G02085680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.