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Rear Toe Adjustment

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Adjustment 

  1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the rear toe.
  2. NOTE: The cam nut and cam bolt area must be free of foreign material to make sure of correct clamping.
    NOTE: Clean the general area of the joint to prevent foreign material from entering the joint. Clean the area using only mild liquids.

    On both sides. Loosen the toe link nut approximately one full turn.

    GFD226975Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Jounce the vehicle to make sure that the suspension is in its normal, at-rest position.
  4. On both sides. Adjust the toe setting. Rotate the toe link bolt to achieve the specified toe setting.
    GFD226976Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. On both sides. Tighten the toe link nut.

    Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

    GFD226977Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.