Toe Adjustment - Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable steering wheel holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe.
Remove the steering gear bellows clamps.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Gear Clamps

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Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nuts

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NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the tie rod is rotated.

Rotate the tie rods until the toe setting is within specifications.

Fig 3: Locating Tie Rods

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Tighten the jam nuts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
Install the steering gear bellows clamps.
Recheck the front toe settings and adjust as necessary.