Toe Adjustment - Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe.
Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable steering wheel holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
Remove the steering gear bellows clamps.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Gear Bellows Clamps
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Loosen the nuts.

Fig 2: Loosening Nuts
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NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the tie rod is rotated.

Rotate the tie rods as necessary to adjust the toe setting.
Tighten the nuts to 80 N.m (59 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Tightening Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the steering gear bellows clamps.
Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.