Toe Adjustment

Front Toe Adjustment

Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the toe.
Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts and remove the steering gear bellows clamps.

Fig 1: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle inner tie rod is rotated.

Fig 2: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Inner Tie Rods

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Rotate the front wheel spindle inner tie rods.
Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts. Install the steering gear bellows clamps.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.

Rear Toe Adjustment

Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the toe.
Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straght-ahead position.
Loosen the toe link jam nut.

Fig 4: Locating Toe Link Jam Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the toe link to adjust the toe.

Fig 5: Rotating Toe Link To Adjust Toe
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the toe link jam nut.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Toe Link Jam Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.