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Front 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. Remove the clamps.
    Fig 1: Removing Clamps
    G03878248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nuts and the tie-rod end threads.
    Fig 2: Loosening Nuts
    G04000849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Do not allow the bellows boot to twist when the tie-rod is rotated.
    Fig 3: Rotating Tie-Rods
    G04000850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Rotate the tie-rods to obtain the correct toe setting.
  7. Start the engine and recenter the steering wheel.
    • Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.
  8. Tighten the nuts and install the clamps.
Fig 4: Tightening Nuts & Installing Clamps
G04000851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.