Rear Toe Adjustment

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

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight ahead" position using a suitable holding device.
Loosen the nuts.
Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and rear toe link threads.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut And Rear Toe Link Threads
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
While holding the toe link spindle tie-rod, rotate the toe link adjuster.

Fig 2: Rotating Toe Link Adjuster
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.

Fig 3: Tightening Nuts While Holding Adjuster

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

While holding the adjuster, tighten the nuts.