Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 18

REAR REAR LATERAL LINKS REAR LATERAL LINKS ADJUSTMENT CAMS
FUEL TANK
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
Fig. 4 Rear Lateral Link To Crossmember Attaching
Fig. 5 Rear Wheel Toe Adjustment Cams
(6) While holding Toe adjustment cams from turn-
ing, tighten left and right lateral links to rear cross-
member attaching bolt nuts. This will securely hold
adjustment cams in position. Then while holding lat-
eral link attaching bolt and adjustment cam from
turning, torque nut of lateral link attaching bolt to
95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 6).
CAUTION: Do not twist front inner tie rod to steer-
ing gear rubber boots during front wheel Toe
adjustment.
(7) Loosen inner to outer tie rod end jam nuts (Fig.
7). Grasp inner tie rods at serrations and rotate tie
rods (Fig. 7) to set the front wheel Toe to the pre-
ferred specification. See Alignment Specifications in
this group of the service manual for preferred speci-
fication.
(8) Tighten tie rod locknuts to 54 N·m (40 ft.lbs.)
torque.
LATERAL NUTS LINK REAR CROSSMEMBER
Bolts
TOE ATTACHING BOLT NUTS
Fig. 6 Torquing Rear Lateral Link Attaching Bolts
Fig. 7 Front Wheel Toe Adjustment
(9) Adjust steering gear to tie rod boots at tie rod.
(10) Remove steering wheel clamp.
LATERAL LINKS ADJUSTMENT CAMS
SUSPENSION 2 - 7