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Toe Adjustment

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    WARNING: Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. Turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
  2. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the toe settings.
  3. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  4. Turn the engine OFF, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight-ahead" position using a suitable holding device.
  5. Remove the clamps.
  6. Fig 1: Boot Clamp
    GF0013817Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosen the outer tie-rod end jam nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nuts and the tie-rod end threads.
  8. Fig 2: Outer Tie-Rod End Jam Nut
    GF0013818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not allow the bellows boot to twist when the tie rod is rotated or damage to the boot may occur.
  9. Rotate the tie rods to obtain the correct toe setting.
  10. Fig 3: Tie-Rod
    GF0013819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Start the engine and recenter the steering wheel.
    • Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.
  12. Tighten the tie-rod end jam nuts and install the clamps.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  13. Turn the air suspension service switch to the ON position.