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Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod & Nut
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Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
With the vehicle on an alignment rack, perform any adjustment affecting the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement 
1 Steering Linkage Tie Rod Nut

Procedure

  1. Loosen the steering linkage inner tie rod nut.
  2. Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut after the adjustment has been made to 75 N.m (55 lb ft)
2 Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
Procedure 
Turn the inner tie rod to adjust the toe.
The steering angle sensor must be re-centered, the steering stops must be relearned. Refer to Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering