Front Toe
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The static toe position should be the final adjustment made to vehicle during alignment procedure. Adjusting rear toe first is recommended.
NOTE:
When setting front and rear wheel static toe position, it is recommended to leave engine running during front wheel toe setting procedure to ease centering steering wheel.
- Start engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening and centering steering wheel. Retain steering wheel with clamp. Leave engine running. Remove clamp from steering gear boot attaching it to inner tie rod. Loosen inner to outer tie rod end jam nut. See Fig 1
.CAUTION: Do not twist inner tie rod to steering gear rubber boots during this adjustment.
- Grasp inner tie rod at adjustment serration. See Fig 1 . Rotate inner tie rod in direction required to obtain specified individual wheel toe position. Perform adjustment at each wheel as needed. For wheel alignment specifications, see Figure . Tighten inner tie rod to outer tie rod jam nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- 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. Remove steering wheel clamp. Remove wheel alignment equipment. Road test vehicle to verify steering wheel is straight and vehicle does not wander or pull.