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Toe Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Toe Adjustment
    G01306662Courtesy 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 seat.
  3. Check the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. Remove the clamps.
    Fig 2: Removing Clamps
    G01306663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
      Fig 3: Loosening Nuts
      G01306664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod (3280) is rotated.
    Fig 4: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rods
    G01306665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods.
  8. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 5: Tightening Nuts
    G01306666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the clamps.
    Fig 6: Installing Clamps
    G01306667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Recheck the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.