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Front

Front Toe Adjustment





1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position using a suitable holding device.

3. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod is rotated.





Remove the clamps.





4. Loosen the nuts.
^ Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.





5. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods.





6. Start the engine and recenter the steering wheel.
^ Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.

7. CAUTION: Make sure to hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while tightening the nut or damage to the boot can occur.

NOTE: Make sure that the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.





Tighten the nuts.





8. Install the clamps.
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