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Rear 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. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and rear toe link threads.
    Fig 1: Loosening Nuts
    G01271151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. While holding the toe link spindle tie-rod, rotate the toe link adjuster.
    Fig 2: Rotating Toe Link Adjuster
    G01271152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Make sure the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.
    Fig 3: Tightening Nuts
    G01271153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. While holding the adjuster, tighten the nuts.