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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 06:18 PM
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i think you can ajust it but not sure how, you could just got get an alignment and that will take care of it for you.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 09:01 PM
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Steering Colum.....

You Need to have the "toe in" adjusted.

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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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Steering Colum.....

You are going to have to loosen the power steering sector (3 bolts) and move it down to adjust the steering wheel.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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Steering Colum.....

Im not sure what that is but im thking it the part that is connected to the power steering box?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 10:08 PM
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I would recommend this be done at an allignment shop, but it can be done at home if you choose. Just make sure you are on good level ground. The "Toe" can be adjusted by centering your steering wheel with the tires pointed as straight ahead as possible. In the allignment shop i used to work at, there was a tool that was spring loaded and went between the seat and the steering wheel to hold the steering wheel in place however, an assistant could help you by holding the Wheel straight, or you could secure it by some other method, but make sure it stays centered throughout the rest of the proceedure. Next, disconnect the tie rod ends from the spindles, and adjust the wheels so that when the wheels are pointed straight ahead and measureing along the centerline of the wheel, you have 1/8" less in the rear, than in the front when measuring between the left and right wheels. This will give you 1/8" toe in (1/8" is standard rule of thumb but will vary between years, makes and models). Now, adjust the tie rods in or out as necessary so they will reconnect to the spindle without moving the wheels. I like to try and adjust both sides equally whenever possible. When finished your steering wheel will be centered and your toe will be set at 1/8" in. Make sure all adjusting lock nuts are securely tightened and cotter pins are reinstalled when finished.

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