front toe adjustment?

[kmsnsx]

I'm trying to adjust the front toe, but the adjustment piece will not budge. Do I have to remove the outer tie rod from the hub to adjust?

[Hellabad]

I'm trying to adjust the front toe, but the adjustment piece will not budge. Do I have to remove the outer tie rod from the hub to adjust?

No.

It is pinch fit type of deal, so use penetrating oil for a day or so. It helps if you just get the car off the ground to get some force on it. Also, be careful, a tiny adjustment on the tie rod is a HUGE change in the wheel toe in.


Jay from GC

[jlevie]

The inner part of the tie rod turns for adjustment once the clamp is loosened. If it doesn't want to turn there is probably corrosion in the threads. PBlaster or Kroil and time for it to work (hours to days, not minutes) should help. In a worst case heat may be required.

[kmsnsx]

got it! nothing a little pb blaster and mapp gas couldn't fix :)

[HarryPotter]

You can adjust these while the cars on the ground?

[Hellabad]

You can adjust these while the cars on the ground?

Yes, you can use a short wrench that wont hit the ground.

But if it is a bitch to turn, you need a long leverage wrench which by definition will hit the ground.