Toe Adjustment - Front

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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 clamps.

Fig 1: Locating Clamps

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Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Jam Nuts

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

Rotate the inner tie rods until the toe reading is within specifications.

Fig 3: Locating Inner Tie Rod

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NOTE: Do not allow the inner tie rods to rotate while tightening the tie-rod jam nuts.

Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Jam Nuts

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Install the clamps.

Fig 5: Locating Clamps

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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.