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Toe Adjustment - Front

  1. Start the engine (6007) and center the steering wheel (3600).
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel
    G03398104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. 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 brake pedal.
  3. Check the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie rod end (3A130) threads.
      Fig 2: Loosening Nuts
      G03398105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the adjusting sleeves to obtain the correct toe setting.
    Fig 3: Tightening Nuts
    G03398106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the adjusting sleeve clamps within the horizontal and vertical limits shown. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 4: Rechecking Toe Settings
    G03398107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Recheck the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.