Toe Adjustment

Toe Adjustment

1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.

2. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the toe settings.
3. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
4. Turn the engine OFF, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight-ahead" position using a suitable holding device.
5. Remove the clamps.





6. Loosen the outer tie-rod end jam nuts.
^ Clean and lubricate the nuts and the tie-rod end threads.





7. NOTE: Do not allow the bellows boot to twist when the tie rod is rotated.

Rotate the tie rods to obtain the correct toe setting.





8. Start the engine and recenter the steering wheel.
^ Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.
9. Tighten the tie-rod end jam nuts and install the clamps.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

10. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
11. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the ON position.