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Front Toe Adjustment

Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
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  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  2. Turn the engine off, and lock the steering wheel in position.
  3. Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
    Fig 2: Locating Clamps
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    NOTE:
    • Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated.
  4. Remove the clamps.
    Fig 3: Locating Nut
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  5. Loosen the nuts.
    1. Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie rod threads.
    Fig 4: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rods
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  6. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie rods.
    Fig 5: Tighten Nuts
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  7. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 6: Install Clamp
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  8. Install the clamp(s).
  9. Recheck the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.