Toe Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
- Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the toe settings.
- Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
- Turn the engine OFF, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight-ahead" position using a suitable holding device.
- Remove the clamps.
- Loosen the outer tie-rod jam nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the nuts and the tie-rod end threads.
- Rotate the tie rods to obtain the correct toe setting.
- Start the engine and recenter the steering wheel.
- Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.
- Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts and install the clamps.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
- If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the ON position.
WARNING:
Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Do not allow the bellows boot to twist when the tie rod is rotated.
WARNING:
If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.