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Toe Adjustment

The static toe position should be the final adjustment made to the vehicle during the alignment procedure.

NOTE: When setting front and rear wheel static toe position, it is recommended to leave the engine running during the front wheel toe setting procedure.

1. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening and centering steering wheel. Center steering wheel and retain with steering wheel clamp.
2. Remove clamp from steering gear boot attaching it to inner tie rod.






3. Loosen inner to outer tie rod end jam nut.

CAUTION: Do not twist inner tie rod to steering gear rubber boots during this adjustment.

4. Grasp inner tie rod at adjustment serration. Rotate inner tie rod in direction required to obtain specified individual wheel toe position. Refer to Wheels, Tires and Alignment, Alignment, Adjustments Specifications chart.
5. Torque inner tie rod to outer tie rod housing locknut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
6. Adjust steering gear to inner tie rod boots at inner tie rod so boots are not twisted. Then install steering gear boot to inner tie rod boot clamp at tie rod.
7. Remove steering wheel clamp.
8. Remove all alignment equipment from vehicle.
9. Remove caster angle inclinometers from front or rear knuckles.