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Toe Adjustment - Recirculating Ball Steering System

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The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment.

  1. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel both ways before straightening the steering wheel. Center and secure the steering wheel and turn off engine.
    NOTE:

    The design specification for the steering wheel angle is 1.5° to the right of center.

  2. Loosen the adjustment sleeve clamp bolts.
    NOTE:

    With the vehicle in a level position, verify the drag link/tie rod ball joints are not twisted and are centered. Rotate drag link/tie rod until ball joints are level, top of ball joint housing is level with the steering knuckle.

    NOTE:

    Prior to tightening the drag link or tie rod adjuster clamp fasteners, verify:

    1. Equal number of threads on both sides of the tie rod adjusters and clamps cover male threads.
    2. Clamps are in vertical position.
    3. Ball joint sockets are aligned with ball studs

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  3. Adjust the right wheel toe position with the drag link adjuster sleeve. Turn the sleeve until the right wheel is at the correct specification. Verify a level drag link ball joint.  Position clamp bolts to their original position and tighten to specifications. Refer to LINKAGE, LINK AND COIL, SPECIFICATIONS . Make sure the toe setting does not change during clamp tightening. 
  4. Adjust the left wheel toe position with the tie rod adjuster sleeve. Turn the sleeve until the left wheel is at the correct specification. Verify a level tie rod ball joint.  Position clamp bolts to their original position and tighten to specifications. Refer to LINKAGE, LINK AND COIL, SPECIFICATIONS . Make sure the toe setting does not change during clamp tightening. 
    NOTE:

    Toe setting may change during tightening, make sure to verify reading after tightening.

  5. Verify the steering wheel is slightly to the right of center and the toe settings are correct (repeat steps  2-5 if necessary).
  6. Road test the vehicle.