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Front Toe Adjustment

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Wheel Alignment System

Adjustment 

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
NOTE: Before carrying out a toe adjustment, check the tires for the correct pressure. Inspect the tires for incorrect wear or damage. Inspect the suspension for wear or damage.
  1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe.
  2. Steering wheel in straight ahead position.
    GFD585811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, check the front toe setting on both sides.

    Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System

  4. NOTE: Hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while loosening the nut or damage to the boot can occur.

    On both sides.

    1. Position aside the steering gear boot clamp.
    2. Loosen the outer tie rod end jamb nut.
    3. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the inner tie rod is rotated.

      Rotate the inner tie-rods an equal amount in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction to adjust the toe setting on both sides.

    GFD585812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Do not disturb the toe settings while tightening the nut(s).

    On both sides.

    1. Tighten the outer tie rod end jamb nut.

      Torque

      : 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

    2. Position the steering gear boot clamp.

    GFD585813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.