Toe Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
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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.
Check the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Remove the clamps.

Fig 2: Removing Clamps
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Loosen the nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
  
  Fig 3: Loosening Nuts
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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

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Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods.
Tighten the nuts.

Fig 5: Tightening Nuts
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Install the clamps.

Fig 6: Installing Clamps
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Recheck the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.