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For 1990-2009 cars only

Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment for GMC Truck GMC P42 Commercial Chassis 1999

  1. Determine the toe settings using the alignment equipment.
  2. Change the length of both of the tie rod sleeves in order to effect a toe change.
  3. Increase or decrease by changing the length of the tie rod ends.
  4. A threaded sleeve is provided for this purpose.

    • When the tie rod ends are mounted ahead of the steering knuckle, the tie rod ends must be decreased in length in order to increase the toe-in. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage.
    • When the tie rod ends are mounted behind the steering knuckle, the tie rod ends must be lengthened in order to increase the toe-in. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage.