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Front Toe Adjustment

  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position using a suitable holding device.
    3. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod (3280) is rotated.
    Fig 1: Removing Clamps
    G03262863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the clamps.
  4. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie -rod threads.
    Fig 2: Loosening Nuts
    G03262864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods.
    Fig 3: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rods
    G03262865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Start the engine and recenter the steering wheel.
    • Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.
    7. CAUTION: Make sure to hold the tie-rod end stationary with a wrench while tightening the nut or damage to the boot can occur.
    NOTE: Make sure that the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.
    Fig 4: Tightening Nuts
    G03262866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Tighten the nuts.
  8. Install the clamps.
    Fig 5: Installing Clamps
    G03262867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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