Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2001 Chrysler Neon (CANADA) L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front Toe Adjustment
TOE
1. Center the steering wheel and lock it in place using a steering wheel clamp.
NOTE: When performing the toe setting procedure, make sure the rear toe is set to the preferred specification before setting the front toe to the preferred specification.
FRONT TOE
CAUTION: Do not twist the inner tie rod-to-steering gear rubber boots while turning the inner tie rod during the front toe adjustment.
1. Loosen the tie rod adjusting jam nuts. Grasp each inner tie rod at its hex and rotate it one way or the other until the front wheel toe is set to the preferred specification.
2. Tighten tie rod adjusting jam nuts to a torque of 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
3. Make sure the inner tie rod-to-steering gear rubber boots are not twisted. If twisted, loosen the boot clamp at the inner tie rod and move the boot as necessary.
4. Remove steering wheel clamp.
5. Remove the alignment equipment.
6. Road test the vehicle to verify the steering wheel is straight and the vehicle does not pull or wander.
1. Center the steering wheel and lock it in place using a steering wheel clamp.
NOTE: When performing the toe setting procedure, make sure the rear toe is set to the preferred specification before setting the front toe to the preferred specification.
FRONT TOE
CAUTION: Do not twist the inner tie rod-to-steering gear rubber boots while turning the inner tie rod during the front toe adjustment.
1. Loosen the tie rod adjusting jam nuts. Grasp each inner tie rod at its hex and rotate it one way or the other until the front wheel toe is set to the preferred specification.
2. Tighten tie rod adjusting jam nuts to a torque of 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
3. Make sure the inner tie rod-to-steering gear rubber boots are not twisted. If twisted, loosen the boot clamp at the inner tie rod and move the boot as necessary.
4. Remove steering wheel clamp.
5. Remove the alignment equipment.
6. Road test the vehicle to verify the steering wheel is straight and the vehicle does not pull or wander.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.