Toe Adjustment: Rear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.
Loosen the nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and rear toe link threads.
  
  Fig 1: Loosening Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
While holding the toe link spindle tie rod, rotate the toe link adjuster.

Fig 2: Rotating Toe Link Adjuster
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.

Fig 3: Tightening Nuts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

While holding the adjuster, tighten the nuts to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).