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.
2005 Pontiac GTO AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front Toe Adjustment
- Verify the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.
- Verify the steering gear is in the straight ahead position.
- Measure the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment .
- Loosen the clamp (4) on the steering gear boot.
- Loosen the lock nut (2) that retains the outer tie rod end.
- Rotate the inner tie rod (3) in order to adjust the front toe to the specification. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
- Verify the number of threads on the right inner tie rod is the same as the number of threads on the left inner tie rod.
- Tighten the lock nut in order to retain the outer tie rod end.
Tighten: Tighten the lock nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Verify the boot is not twisted.
- Install the clamp to the boot.
NOTE:
Care must be taken that the boots are not twisted when rotating the inner tie rods, or damage to the boots may result.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
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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.