Rear Toe Adjustment

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Rear Toe Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:Β  Make any adjustments to camber before setting toe.

  1. Loosen the jam nut (6) at the rear wheel tie rod.
  2. Adjust the toe to the proper setting by turning the inner link adjustment hex (4). Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONSΒ  .
  3. When the toe adjustment is correct, tighten the jam nut.

    TightenΒ 

    Tighten the nut to 62 N.m (45 lb ft).

  4. Recheck the toe alignment.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Rear Toe
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