S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Tie rod adjuster parts often become rusted in service. If the torque required to remove the nut from the bolt after breakaway exceeds 9.0 Nm (80 inch
lbs.), discard the nuts and bolts. Apply penetrating oil between the clamp and tube and rotate the clamps until they move freely. Install new bolts and
nuts with the correct part number. Toe-in can be increased or decreased by changing the length of the tie rods. A threaded sleeve is provided for this
purpose.
When the tie rods are mounted ahead of the steering knuckle they must be:
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Decreased in length to increase toe-in.
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Increased in length to decrease toe-in.
Adjust
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Loosen the clamp bolts at each end of the steering tie rod adjustable sleeves.
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Set the steering wheel in. straight ahead position.
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Turn the tie rod adjusting sleeves to obtain proper toe-in specification.
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Check the number of threads inside the adjuster sleeve. They must be equal to within three threads.
