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Toe Adjustment - F-250 and F-350, 4x2

  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel
    G03413911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the straight-forward position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the brake pedal.
  3. Check the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. Loosen the tie-rod adjuster sleeve nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie-rod end threads.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Linkage And Tie-Rod
      G03413912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the tie-rod adjusting sleeves (3281) to obtain the correct toe setting.
    Fig 3: Rotating Tie-Rod Adjusting Sleeves
    G03413913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the RH adjusting sleeve clamp opening downward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.
  7. Position the LH adjusting sleeve clamp opening upward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft).
  8. Recheck the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  9. If necessary, adjust the steering wheel angle.
    • Turn the steering wheel to position the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
    • Loosen the nuts on the drag link adjuster.
    • Rotate the adjuster sleeve to correct the steering wheel angle.
    • Tighten the nuts.
      Fig 4: Tightening Nuts
      G03413914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.