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Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

    Fig 1: View Of Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut
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  1. Loosen the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1) on the outer tie rod.
    2. CAUTION:

    Care must be taken that the boots are not twisted when rotating the inner tie rods, or damage to the boots may result.

  2. Rotate the inner tie rod to the required toe specification setting. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
  3. Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
  4. Check the toe setting after tightening. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
  5. Re-adjust the toe setting if necessary.
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