Toe Adjustment
- Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
- Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
- Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the toe.
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- Remove the steering gear bellows clamps.
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- Loosen the tie-rod end jam nuts.
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CAUTION:
- Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated.
- Rotate the inner tie rods until the toe setting is within specifications.
- Tighten the tie-rod end jam nuts to 80 N.m (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lbf).
- Install the steering gear bellows clamps.
- Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.