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

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Start the engine (6007) and center the steering wheel (3600).

Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
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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.
Check the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Loosen the nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie rod end threads.
Fig 2: Loosening Nuts
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Rotate the tie rod adjusting sleeves (3281) to obtain the correct toe setting.

Fig 3: Rotating Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeves To Obtain Correct Toe Setting
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Position the RH adjusting sleeve clamp opening downward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.
Position the LH adjusting sleeve clamp opening upward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.
Recheck the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.