Toe Adjustment

Front wheel alignment is the proper settings of all interrelated suspension angles affecting the running and steering of the front wheels of the vehicle. On these models, only the wheel toe is adjustable.


TOE ADJUST

Fig. 1 Front Tie Rod Adjustment Dimensions:

1. Prepare vehicle as outlined under "Preliminary Inspection."
2. Center steering wheel and hold with steering wheel clamp.
3. Loosen tie rod adjustment sleeve jam nuts. Rotate adjustment sleeve to align tore to specifications.
4. When setting toe, the maximum threads exposed on the inner and outer tie rod can not exceed the amounts shown.
5. When tightening the adjustment sleeve jam nuts, then following procedure must be followed to ensure adequate torquing and retention of adjustment sleeve jam nut is obtained.
a. Install correct size open end wrench on flat of adjustment sleeve.
b. While holding adjustment sleeve, torque outer tie rod to adjusting sleeve jam nut to 55 ft-lbs.
c. While holding adjustment sleeve from turning, torque inner tie rod to adjustment sleeve jam nut to 55 ft-lbs.
6. Torque tie rod adjustment sleeve locknuts to 55 ft-lbs.
7. Remove steering wheel clamp.