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Toe Adjustment

  1. Check the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie rod is rotated.
    Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Steering Gear Bellow Clamps Aside
    G03410930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the steering gear bellow clamps aside.
  4. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie rod threads.
      Fig 2: Loosening Nuts
      G03410931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie rods.
    Fig 3: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rods
    G03410932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 4: Tightening Nuts
    G03410933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Reposition the clamps to their original positions.
    Fig 5: Identifying Clamps To Their Original Positions
    G03410934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Recheck the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.