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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 clamps.
    Fig 1: Locating Clamps
    G06381886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.
    Fig 2: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nuts
    G06381887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the inner tie rod is rotated.
    Fig 3: Locating Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rods
    G06381888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Rotate the inner tie rods until the toe reading is within specifications.
  8. NOTE: Do not allow the inner tie rods to rotate while tightening the tie-rod jam nuts.
    Fig 4: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nuts
    G06381887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  10. Install the clamps.
    Fig 5: Locating Clamps
    G06381886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.