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Toe Adjustment

  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  2. Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
  3. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the toe.
  4. Remove the steering gear bellows clamps.
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Gear Bellows Clamps
    G06514551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.
    Fig 2: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nuts
    G06514552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated or damage to the bellows may occur.
    Fig 3: Locating Inner Tie Rod
    G06184363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Rotate the inner tie rods until the toe setting is within specifications.
  7. Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  8. Install the steering gear bellows clamps.
  9. Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.
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