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Toe Adjustment - Front

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  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
    G03883158Courtesy 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
    G03982804Courtesy 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
      G03982805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated.
    Fig 4: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rods
    G03982806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie rods.
  8. Tighten the nuts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    Fig 5: Tightening Nuts
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  9. Install the clamps.
    Fig 6: Installing Clamps
    G03982804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Recheck the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer' s instructions.