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Rear Toe Adjustment

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 .
  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position using a suitable holding device.
  3. Loosen the nut(s).
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and rear toe link threads.
    Fig 1: Identifying Locking Nut
    G02780607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Rotate the spindle tie rod.
    Fig 2: Identifying Spindle Tie Rod
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  5. NOTE: Make sure the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.
    Fig 3: Locking Nut Torque Specification
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  6. Tighten the nut(s).