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Front Toe Adjustment




FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT

1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.

2. Turn the engine off. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.

3. Check the toe settings following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.





4. 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.






5. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut(s).

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





6. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods to increase or decrease the front toe.





7. Tighten the tie-rod end jam nut(s) to 40 Nm {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).






8. Install the steering gear bellows clamp(s).

9. Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

10. Re-calibrate the steering wheel position sensor. See Steering System.