Rear Toe Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check the toe setting using suitable wheel alignment equipment.
- Loosen the LH and RH rear wheel knuckle bolts.
- Turn the LH and RH adjusting cams simultaneously until the toe is within specification.
- 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).
- Calibrate the steering wheel position sensor. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
Jounce the vehicle to make sure that the suspension is in its normal, at-rest position.
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.