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Front Toe Adjustment

  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position using a suitable holding device.
  3. Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts and remove the steering gear bellows clamps.
    Fig 1: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nuts & Boot Clamp
    G03995023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle inner tie-rod is rotated.
    Fig 2: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Inner Tie-Rods
    G03995024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the front wheel spindle inner tie-rods.
  6. Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts. Install the steering gear bellows clamps.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Tightening Tie-Rod Jam Nuts
      G03995025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Start the engine and recenter the steering wheel.
    • Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.