Chapter 17 Wheel Alignment Procedures 375 Copyright by Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Note: To gain access to the housing bolts on some vehicles, the rear bearing cotter pin, nut, washer, and outer bearing must be removed. Next, remove the bolts holding the bearing housing to the axle. Some bolts have Torx heads, and a special socket is needed to remove them. Aft er the bolts are removed, remove the housing from the rear axle. Eccentric cam Frame bracket assembly Bolt and cam Drive axle Install into inner bracket Specialty Equipment Corp. Figure 17-27. Adjusting rear toe with an eccentric bolt and cam assembly. When the eccentric is turned to set toe to specifications, the control arm moves left or right. Lateral link Lateral link locknuts General Motors Figure 17-28. Adjusting rear toe by extending or shortening the lateral link. When toe is correct, tighten the locknuts. Center shaft Front steering gearbox Front tie rod Output pinion shaft Warning instructions tag Steering box locking tool Rear tie rod Rear steering gearbox Hunter Figure 17-29. This tool is used to lock the rear steering gear before setting rear camber and toe. Never forget to remove the locking tool after proper alignment is obtained. If the vehicle is operated before the tool is removed, the steering gear can be damaged.