Front Toe Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the seat.
Remove the clamps.

Fig 2: Removing Clamps
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Loosen the nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
Fig 3: Loosening Nuts
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NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod (3280) is rotated.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rods

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Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods.
Tighten the nuts.

Fig 5: Tightening Nuts - With Torque Specification
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Install the clamps.

Fig 6: Installing Clamps
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Recheck the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.