Toe Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
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Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position using a suitable holding device.
Loosen the nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie rod end threads.
Fig 2: Loosening Nuts
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Rotate the adjusting sleeves to obtain the correct toe setting.

Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Sleeves
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Position the RH adjusting sleeve clamp opening downward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.

Fig 4: Identifying RH Adjusting Sleeve Clamp Opening Position (Downward)
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Position the LH adjusting sleeve clamp opening upward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.

Fig 5: Identifying LH Adjusting Sleeve Clamp Opening Position (Upward)
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Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.