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Toe Adjustment

  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
    G03424352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. 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 seat.
  3. Check the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. Remove the clamps.
    Fig 2: Removing Clamps
    G03424353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
      Fig 3: Loosening Nuts
      G03424354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod (3280) is rotated.
    Fig 4: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rods
    G03424355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods.
  7. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 5: Tightening Nuts
    G03424356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the clamps.
    Fig 6: Installing Clamps
    G03424357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Recheck the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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