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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start the engine. Center the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
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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.

NOTE: If the RH toe measurement is within specifications and only the LH toe measurement needs adjustment, go to Step 6.

Fig 2: Loosening Nuts

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Loosen the nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie rod end threads.
Rotate the tie rod adjusting sleeve to the correct toe setting.

Fig 3: Rotating Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve To Correct Toe Setting
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Tighten the nuts.

Fig 4: Tightening Nuts
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Loosen the nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie rod end threads.
Fig 5: Loosening Nuts
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Rotate the tie rod adjusting sleeve to the correct toe setting.

Fig 6: Rotating Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve To Correct Toe Setting
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Tighten the nuts.

Fig 7: Tightening Nuts
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Recheck the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.