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Rear Toe Adjustment

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  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position using a suitable holding device.
  3. Loosen the toe link jam nut.
    • Clean the nut and toe link threads.
    Fig 1: Locating Toe Link Jam Nut
    G03995026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Rotate the toe link to adjust the toe.
    Fig 2: Rotating Toe Link To Adjust Toe
    G03995027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the toe link jam nut.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Tightening Toe Link Jam Nut
    G03995028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.