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Front Toe Adjustment

  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  2. Turn the engine off. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.
  3. Check the toe settings following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
    4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod is rotated.
  4. Remove the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
    5. Fig 1: Steering Gear Bellows Clamp
    GF0024542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut(s).
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
    6. Fig 2: Tie-Rod End Jam Nut
    GF0024543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods to increase or decrease the front toe.
    7. Fig 3: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rod
    GF0024544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while tightening the nut, or damage to the boot can occur.
    NOTE: Do not disturb the toe settings while tightening the nut(s).
  7. Tighten the tie-rod end jam nut(s) to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    8. Fig 4: Tie-Rod End Jam Nut
    GF0024543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
    9. Fig 5: Steering Gear Bellows Clamp
    GF0024542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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