Rear Wheels

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1987 Mercury Lynx, 1987 Ford Escort EXP, and 1987 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Set each rear wheel toe-in the same amount to prevent dog tracking.

To adjust toe-in, scribe vertical mark on tie rod front bracket at bolt head centerline for adjustment reference. Loosen tie rod-to-body bolt nuts. Slide tie rod in slot to adjust toe-in. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Rear Toe-In Adjustment
Sliding tie rod forward increases toe-in and backward increases toe-out. After adjustment, tighten clamp nuts to specification.