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Rear Toe Adjustment

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Wheel Alignment System

Activation 

NOTE: Do not use any tools or equipment to move the wheel and tire assembly or suspension components while checking for relative movement. Suspension damage may occur. The use of tools or equipment will also create relative movement that may not exist when using hand force. Relative movement must be measured using hand force only.
NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
NOTE: Before carrying out a toe adjustment, check the tires for the correct pressure. Inspect the tires for incorrect wear or damage. Inspect the suspension for wear or damage.
  1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, check the rear toe setting on both sides. Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System.
  2. NOTE: The cam nut and cam bolt area must be free of foreign material to make sure of correct clamping.
    NOTE: Clean the general area of the joint to prevent foreign material from entering the joint. Clean the area using only mild liquids.

    On both sides. Loosen the toe link nut approximately one full turn.

    GFD271438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Jounce the vehicle to make sure that the suspension is in its normal, at-rest position.
  4. On both sides. Adjust the toe setting. Rotate the toe link bolt to achieve the specified toe setting.
    GFD271032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. On both sides. Tighten the toe link nut.

    Torque: 203 lb.ft (275 Nm)

    GFD271033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.