Front Toe Adjustment
- Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
- Turn the engine off. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.
- Check the toe settings following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Remove the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
NOTE:
- Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod is rotated.
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- Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut(s).
- Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
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- Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods to increase or decrease the front toe.
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- Tighten the tie-rod end jam nut(s) to 40 N.m {4.0 kgf.m, 30 ft.lbf}.
CAUTION:
- Hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while tightening the nut, or damage to the boot can occur.
NOTE:
- Do not disturb the toe settings while tightening the nut(s).
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- Install the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
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- Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.