Outer tie-rod replacement and toe adjustment on a parallelogram steering linkage are being discussed. Technician A says to adjust the front wheel toe, and turn the tie-rod sleeves with a pair of vise grips. Technician B says after an outer tie-rod end is replaced, the front wheel toe must be measured. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Technician B is correct. After replacing the outer tie-rod end, the front wheel toe must be measured to ensure proper alignment. Turning the tie-rod sleeves with vise grips can damage the sleeves and affect the adjustment. A proper alignment requires the use of an alignment machine to accurately adjust the toe.

Outer Tie-Rod Replacement and Toe Adjustment on a Parallelogram Steering