For 1990-2009 cars only
- The tie rod adjuster parts often become rusted in service. If the breakaway exceeds 9 N·m (80 lb ft), discard the nuts and the bolts. Apply the penetrating oil between the clamp and the tube. Rotate the clamps until the clamps move freely. Install the new bolts and the nuts with the correct part number.
- For an accurate toe-in reading, do not push or pull on the tires during the alignment process.
- Loosen the clamp bolts at each end of the steering tie rod adjustable sleeves.
- Set the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
- The bumper should be raised and released three times in order to allow the vehicle to return to the normal height.
- Turn the tie rod adjusting sleeves in order to obtain the proper toe-in specification.
- Check the number of the threads inside the adjuster sleeve.
The toe-in can be increased or decreased by changing the length of the tie rods. A threaded sleeve is provided for this purpose. When the tie rods are mounted ahead of the steering knuckle, the tie rods must be modified as follows:
| • | Decreased in length in order to increase the toe-in. |
| • | Increased in length in order to decrease the toe-in. |
The threads must be equal to within three threads. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage.
