Front Toe Adjustment

Fig. 5 Tie rod clamp & sleeve positioning. Exc. Firebird:

Fig. 6 Tie rod clamp & sleeve positioning. Firebird:

1. Remove steering wheel trim cover or horn button and set gear on high point by turning steering wheel until mark on end of shaft is exactly at top. This mark locates high point or middle travel of steering gear.
2. Loosen tie rod clamp bolts and turn both adjuster sleeves an equal amount until toe-in is set to specifications. To increase toe-in, turn left tie rod adjuster sleeve in direction of forward rotation of wheels. Turn right tie rod adjuster sleeve in opposite direction.
3. Make sure front wheels are straight ahead by measuring from a reference point at same place on each side of frame center to front of wheel rims. If measurements are unequal, turn both tie rod adjuster sleeves in same direction (so as not to change toe-in) until measurements become equal. Recheck toe-in and readjust as necessary.
4. Torque tie rod clamp bolts to 15 ft. lbs. Open end clamps should be located to a vertical down position. Refer to Figs. 5 and 6.