Toe-In Adjustment: Front

Ensure steering wheel is centered, and maintains centered. Reposition the bellows clamps as necessary. See Fig 1 . Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated. Loosen tie rod end lock nuts. See Fig 2 . Clean and lubricate tie rod threads. Turn inner tie rod to adjust toe-in. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS  . Tighten tie rod end lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Ensure bellows clamps are in place.

Fig 1: Repositioning Bellows Clamp (Right Side Is Shown; Left Side Is Similar)

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Fig 2: Locating Tie Rod Lock Nut (Right Side Is Shown; Left Side Is Similar)

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