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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-ahead" position using a suitable holding device.
  3. Remove the clamps.
    Fig 1: Removing Clamps
    G04035914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nuts and the tie-rod end threads.
    Fig 2: Loosening Nuts
    G04035915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Do not allow the bellows boot to twist when the tie-rod is rotated.
    Fig 3: Rotating Tie-Rods To Adjust Toe Setting
    G04035916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the tie-rods to obtain the correct toe setting.
  6. Start the engine and recenter the steering wheel.
    • Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.
  7. Tighten the nuts and install the clamps.
    Fig 4: Tightening Nuts And Install Clamps
    G04035917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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