- Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
Important: The toe of the front wheels must be checked
with the wheels in the straight ahead position.
- Set the wheels and steering gear to the straight ahead position.
- Disconnect the outer steering gear boot
to tie rod retaining clip (1).
- Loosen the tie rod end to tie rod locking nut (2).
- Determine the actual front wheel toe setting.
- Adjust the front wheel toe to specification by turning the tie rod (3).
For front wheel toe specifications, Refer to
Wheel Alignment Specifications
.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Do not allow the tie rod (3) to turn
while tightening the tie rod end to tie rod locking nut (2).
- Tighten the tie rod end to tie rod lock nut (2)
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Verify that the toe is still within specifications. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Specifications
.
- If further adjustment is required, adjust as necessary.