Front Toe Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. 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 forward" position using a suitable holding device.
Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts and remove the steering gear bellows clamps.

Fig 1: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nuts & Boot Clamp
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: Tightening Tie-Rod Jam Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Start the engine and recenter the steering wheel.

Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.