Toe Adjustment

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Start the engine and center the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
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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.
Check the toe settings. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .

NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated.

Fig 2: Removing Clamps

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Remove the clamps.
Loosen the nuts. Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie rod threads.

Fig 3: Loosening Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rod Lock Nuts
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Rotate the front wheel spindle tie rods.
Tighten the nuts.

Fig 4: Tightening Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rod Lock Nuts
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Install the clamps.
Recheck the toe settings. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .