Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Toe Adjustment
- Remove the power steering gear seal small clamps.
- Ensure that the steering wheel is centered and the wheels are in the straight ahead position.
- Loosen the left and right tie rod jam nuts (2).
Important: Ensure that the number of threads showing on both inner tie rod ends are approximately equal.
- Rotate the inner tie rods in order to obtain the proper toe angle of 0 degrees.
- Install the tie rod end jam nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the left and right tie rod jam nuts (2) to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).
Important: Ensure the power steering gear seal is not twisted.
- Install the power steering gear seal small clamps.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.