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Toe Adjustment

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  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  2. Turn the engine off and, using a suitable steering wheel holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
  3. Loosen the steering linkage adjusting sleeve nuts.
    4. Fig 1: Steering Linkage Adjusting Sleeve Nuts
    GF0012100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Rotate the adjusting sleeves to obtain the correct toe setting.
  5. Position both adjusting sleeve clamp openings downward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    6. Fig 2: Positioning Adjusting Sleeve Clamp
    GF0006096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Verify the toe settings and adjust as necessary.
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