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Alignment Procedures

FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment Procedure
1. Disconnect the outer tie rods from the knuckle assemblies.





2. Loosen the front toe adjusting nut.
3. Turn the right and the left outer tie rods to align the toe to the proper specifications. Refer to wheel alignment specifications.
4. Hold the outer tie rod and tighten the front toe adjusting nut.
Tighten the front toe adjusting nut to 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).
5. Reconnect the outer tie rods to the knuckle assemblies. Refer to Steering Gear. Steering Gear

Notice: In this adjustment, the right and the left tie rods must be equal in length, or the tires will wear unevenly.

FRONT CAMBER AND CASTER CHECK
The front camber and caster are not adjustable. Jounce the bumper three times before measuring the camber or the caster in order to prevent an incorrect reading. If the front camber or caster measurements deviate from the specifications, locate and replace or repair any damaged, loose, bent, dented, or worn suspension part. If the problem is body related, repair the body.

REAR CAMBER CHECK
The rear camber is not adjustable. If the rear camber deviates from the specification, locate the cause and correct it. If damaged, loose, bent, dented, or worn suspension parts are found, they should be repaired or replaced. If the problem is body related, repair the body.

REAR TOE ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment Procedure
1. Perform a preliminary inspection before any attempt is made to change or correct the wheel alignment factors.





2. Loosen the toe adjusting screw jam nuts on the rear parallel link.





3. Turn the adjustment screw until the preferred rear toe specification is obtained.





4. Hold the adjustment screw and tighten the toe adjusting screw jam nut.
Tighten the toe adjusting screw jam nut to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).