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Rear Toe Adjustment

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    CAUTION: The cam nut and cam bolt area must be free of debris to ensure proper clamping.
    NOTE: Clean the general area of the joint to prevent foreign material from entering the joint. Clean the area using only mild liquids.
    NOTE: Jounce the vehicle to make sure that the suspension is in its normal, at-rest position.
  1. Check the toe setting using suitable wheel alignment equipment.
  2. NOTE: Do not remove the rear knuckle cam nut and wheel knuckle bolts. If removed, clean the serrations in the bushing sleeve with a wire brush and install a new wheel knuckle bolt and cam nut.
  3. Loosen the LH and RH rear wheel knuckle bolts.
  4. Fig 1: Rear Wheel Knuckle Bolt
    GF0024545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Turn the LH and RH adjusting cams simultaneously until the toe is within specification.
  6. Fig 2: Adjusting Cam
    GF0024546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Tighten the LH and RH rear wheel knuckle bolts.
    • Using a suitable tool, hold the adjustment cam nut stationary while tightening the rear wheel knuckle bolt.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  8. Fig 3: Rear Wheel Knuckle Bolt
    GF0024545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.