Toe Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All Vehicles

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel

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Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position using a suitable holding device.

E150, E450 Vehicles

Loosen the nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie rod end threads.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Linkage Nuts

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Rotate the adjusting sleeves to obtain the correct toe setting.

Fig 3: Rotating Adjusting Sleeves

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Position the RH adjusting sleeve clamp opening downward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.

Fig 4: Positioning RH Adjusting Sleeve Clamp

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Position the LH adjusting sleeve clamp opening upward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.

Fig 5: Positioning LH Adjusting Sleeve Clamp

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E550 Vehicles

Loosen the two nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the tie-rod threads.

Fig 6: Identifying Tie-Rod Nuts

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Rotate the adjusting sleeves.

Fig 7: Rotating Adjusting Sleeves

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Position the adjusting sleeve clamp openings downward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.

Fig 8: Positioning Adjusting Sleeve Clamp Openings

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If necessary, loosen the drag link adjusting sleeve nuts and rotate the sleeve to obtain equal RH and LH toe settings.
- Position the adjusting sleeve clamp openings downward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.

Fig 9: Tightening Drag Link Adjusting Sleeve Nuts

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Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.