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Toe Adjustment - Front

  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  2. Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable steering wheel holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
  3. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe.
  4. Remove the steering gear bellows clamps.
    5. Fig 1: Locating Steering Gear Bellows Clamps
    GF0031457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.
    6. Fig 2: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nuts
    GF0031458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the tie rod is rotated.
  6. Rotate the tie rods until the toe setting is within specifications.
    7. Fig 3: Rotating Tie Rods Until Toe Setting
    GF0031459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Tighten the jam nuts to 90 N.m (66 lb. ft.).
  8. Install the steering gear bellows clamps.
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