Front Toe Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
Turn the engine off. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.
Check the toe settings following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Remove the steering gear bellows clamp(s).

Fig 1: Locating Steering Gear Bellows Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Loosen the tie-rod jam nut(s).

Fig 2: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nut
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NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the inner tie rod is rotated.

Fig 3: Adjusting Front Toe

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Rotate the inner tie rods to increase or decrease the front toe.

NOTE: Hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while tightening the nut or damage to the boot can occur.

NOTE: Do not disturb the toe settings while tightening the nut(s).

Fig 4: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nut

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tighten the tie-rod jam nut(s) to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Install the steering gear bellows clamp(s).

Fig 5: Locating Steering Gear Bellows Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Calibrate the steering wheel position sensor. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CALIBRATION .