Toe-In Adjustment (Front)

1992 Saturn SL1 AutomaticSECTION Toe-In Adjustment (Front)
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NOTE: If front wheel toe-in requires adjustment, check and adjust rear wheel camber and toe-in and front camber and caster first.

Lock steering wheel in straight-ahead position. Loosen tie rod end lock nut. See Fig 1 . Loosen steering gear dust boot clamp(s) at tie rod end. Turn tie rod end to obtain correct toe-in. Tighten lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  . Ensure steering gear dust boot is straight after adjustment. Tighten dust boot clamp.

Fig 1: Adjusting Front Toe-In
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