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NOTE: Use a calibrated, computerized,
multi-wheel alignment tool, operated by a
certified service technician to complete the
following steps. If this type of tool is not ac-
cessible, the alignment procedure must be
done by a facility that has the appropriate
tool.
When the alignment process requires that
the steering wheel be pointed straight
ahead, align the steering rack on-center
pointers instead. See
Fig. 13 .
20.1 Loosen the driver-side tie rod jam nut. If
necessary, hold the inner tie rod in place
with a backup wrench on the inner tie rod
flat. See
Fig. 6 .
20.2 Align the steering rack on-center pointers.
20.3 Place a wrench on the driver-side inner
tie rod flat and align the left tire by rotat-
ing the inner tie rod.
20.4 Tighten the tie rod jam nut 285 to 305
lbf·ft (386 to 414 N·m).
20.5 Loosen the passenger-side tie rod clamp
nut.
20.6 With the gear on center, place a wrench
on the passenger-side inner tie rod flat
and align the right tire by rotating the
inner tie rod.
20.7 Tighten the tie rod clamp nut 30 to 36
lbf·ft (41 to 49 N·m).
IMPORTANT: Total toe-in should be between
0 and 1/8 inch (3.2 mm), and the target is
1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
20.8 Check the clearance of the front wheels.
With the tires on turnplates, and the
wheels turned all the way to the right and
left, there must be at least 1/2-inch (13
mm) clearance between the wheels and
stationary components, and at least 3/4-
inch (19 mm) clearance between the
wheels/tires and moving components. If
this is not the case, back out the stop
bolts and adjust the jam nuts to limit the
turning angles and to prevent possible
contact with components.
20.9 Tighten the stop-bolt jam nuts 80 to 120
lbf·ft (108 to 163 N·m).
NOTICE
Maximum wheel cut is not to exceed 46 degrees.
Excessive wheel cut may damage the inner tie
rod.
20.10 Verify that wheel cut does not exceed 46
degrees. Adjust wheel cut if needed.
21. Install both wheels on the steer axle.
22. Remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle.
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1
2
A. Align the pointers.
1.
Input Shaft Seal
Cover 2. Input Shaft Housing
Fig. 13, Rack and Pinion Pointer Alignment
Steering
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