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Fig. 1  Checking & Adjusting Rear Alignment

REAR

1989-90

1.

Loosen inboard cam nuts of rear support rod.

2.

Rotate cam to obtain proper toe angle, Fig. 1.

3.

Torque cam nuts to 140 ft. lbs.

1991-92

1.

Install rear toe adjusting tool No. J-38118, or equivalent, after lubricating threads.

2.

Hand tighten turnbuckle portion of tool in direction of adjustment. Equal amounts of threads should be showing on both sides of turnbuckle.

3.

Loosen rear rod nut at crossmember a minimum of four turns.

4.

Rotate turnbuckle portion of tool to reach correct toe specification.

5.

Torque rear rod to crossmember nut to 81 ft. lbs. plus an additional 60° turn.

6.

Remove tool.

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