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Toe Adjustment - F-250, F-350, 4x4 and F-450, F-550

  1. Start the engine. Center the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel
    G03413915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Turn the engine off. Use a rigid link from the steering wheel to the brake pedal to lock the steering wheel in the straight-forward position.
  3. NOTE: If the RH toe measurement is within specifications and only the LH toe measurement needs adjustment, go to Step  6 .
  4. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie rod end threads.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Linkage And Tie Rod End
      G03413916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the tie rod adjusting sleeve to the correct toe setting.
    Fig 3: Rotating Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve To Correct Toe Setting
    G03413917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 4: Tightening Nuts
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  7. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie rod end threads.
      Fig 5: Loosening Nuts
      G03413919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Rotate the tie rod adjusting sleeve to the correct toe setting.
    Fig 6: Rotating Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve
    G03413920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 7: Tightening Nuts
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  10. Recheck the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.