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Front Toe Adjustment

  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  2. Turn the engine off. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.
  3. Check the toe settings following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
  4. Remove the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Gear Bellows Clamps
    G06094226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nut(s).
    Fig 2: Loosening Tie-Rod End Jam Nuts
    G06094227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the inner tie rod is rotated.
    Fig 3: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rods For Increasing Or Decreasing Front Toe
    G06094228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Rotate the inner tie rods to increase or decrease the front toe.
  8. 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 End Jam Nut
    G06094227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the tie-rod jam nut(s) to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  10. Install the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
    Fig 5: Locating Steering Gear Bellows Clamps
    G06094226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
  12. Calibrate the steering wheel position sensor. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration in the Diagnosis and Testing of STEERING SYSTEM article.