Front Toe Adjustment

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
Turn the engine off. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.
Check the toe settings following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Gear Bellows Clamp(s)

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Remove the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut(s).
- Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Tie-Rod End Jam Nut(s)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the front wheel spindle tie rods to increase or decrease the front toe.

Fig 3: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rods To Increase Or Decrease Front Toe
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NOTE: 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).

Fig 4: Locating Tie-Rod End Jam Nut

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Tighten the tie-rod end jam nut(s) to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Install the steering gear bellows clamp(s).

Fig 5: Locating Steering Gear Bellows Clamp
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Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Calibrate the steering wheel position sensor. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of STEERING SYSTEM .