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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 settings.
  4. Remove the clamps.
    5. Fig 1: Locating Steering Gear Bellows Clamps
    GF0009642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.
    6. Fig 2: Locating Tie-Rod End Jam Nuts
    GF0009643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated.
  6. Adjust the toe setting.
  7. Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    8. Fig 3: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nuts
    GF0033300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the clamps.
    9. Fig 4: Locating Steering Gear Bellows Clamps
    GF0009642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.
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