Rear Toe Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln Navigator and 2004 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Air suspension vehicles must be at trim ride height prior to measuring or adjusting the rear toe. For additional information, refer to Section VEHICLE DYNAMIC - 4 WHEEL .

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position using a suitable holding device.
Loosen the nut(s).
- Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and rear toe link threads.
Fig 1: Identifying Locking Nut
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Rotate the spindle tie rod.

Fig 2: Identifying Spindle Tie Rod
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NOTE: Make sure the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.

Fig 3: Locking Nut Torque Specification

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Tighten the nut(s).