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Front Axle


Front axle toe, adjusting
If vehicle is out of specification, check trim height and balance if necessary.





- Loosen lock nut -1 - .
- Adjust toe by turning tie rod to left and/or right.
- To do this position wrench at nut - arrow - on tie rod.

Note: After turning tie rods, make sure that the boots are not twisted.

- Twisted boots wear out quickly.
- Tighten lock nut - 1 - 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) and check toe again to ensure adjustment has not changed.
- After tightening lock nut - 1 - it is possible that the value will change slightly.
- If toe adjustment has not moved more than 2'from specification, adjustment is OK.