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Front Toe Adjustment

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