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Toe Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Start the engine (6007) and center the steering wheel (3600).
    Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
    G03434121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the brake pedal.
  3. Check the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod (3280) is rotated.
    Fig 2: Removing Clamps
    G03434122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the clamps.
  6. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
    Fig 3: Loosening Nuts
    G03434123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods.
    Fig 4: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rods
    G03434124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 5: Tightening Nuts
    G03434125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the clamps.
    Fig 6: Installing Clamps
    G03434126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Recheck the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.