Toe Adjustment

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Start the engine (6007) and center the steering wheel (3600).

Fig 1: Center Steering Wheel (3600)
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Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the brake pedal.
Check the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.

NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod (3280) is rotated.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Bellows Clamps

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Remove the clamps.
Loosen the nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
  
  Fig 3: Loosening Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rod Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods.

Fig 4: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rods
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Tighten the nuts.

Fig 5: Tightening Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rod Nuts
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Install the clamps.

Fig 6: Installing Steering Bellows Clamps
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Recheck the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.