Vision V6-3.5L VIN F (1997)
when Toe setting procedure is completed.
5. Check the front wheel TOE setting on vehicle and make required changes. When making front wheel TOE adjustments be sure the maximum
exposed thread requirements are not exceeded.
CAUTION: When torquing adjustment sleeve jam nuts. The following procedure must be followed to ensure adequate torquing and retention of
the adjustment sleeve jam nuts is obtained. Not following this procedure, could result in the Toe Setting Adjustment changing and/or separation of
the inner or outer tie rod ends.
6. After completion of tie rod end installation and to Toe adjustment procedure, tighten inner tie rod adjusting sleeve jam nut to a torque of 75 Nm
(55 ft. lbs.). When tightening jam nut, use a 27 mm crow foot and a clicker type torque wrench to obtain required torque. To avoid loosing Toe set
adjustment and prevent adjusting sleeve from turning, a 23 mm wrench of sufficient size to resist the tightening torque of the jam nut must be used
to hold adjusting sleeve.
7. Use an appropriate tool on neck area of outer tie rod to maintain the correct perpendicular orientation of the tie rod end stud within the tie rod end.
CAUTION: While tightening and torquing the outer tie rod jam nut, the adjusting sleeve must not be allowed to turn. Any turning movement of
the adjusting sleeve can cause the inner tie rod jam nut to loosen. This condition is most likely to occur if jam nut is not tightened to the specified
torque.
8. Tighten the outer tie rod jam nut to a torque of 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.). When tightening jam nut, use a 27 mm crow foot and a clicker type torque
wrench to obtain required torque. To avoid loosing Toe set adjustment and prevent adjusting sleeve from turning, a 23 mm wrench of sufficient
size to resist the tightening torque of the jam nut must be used to hold adjusting sleeve.
9. Lower vehicle.
