Toe Adjustment

2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Toe Adjustment
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  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
    G04025918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position using a suitable holding device.
  3. Loosen the nuts.
    • Clean and lubricate the steering linkage and tie rod end threads.
    Fig 2: Loosening Nuts
    G04025919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Rotate the adjusting sleeves to obtain the correct toe setting.
    Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Sleeves
    G04025920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the RH adjusting sleeve clamp opening downward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 4: Identifying RH Adjusting Sleeve Clamp Opening Position (Downward)
    G04025921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the LH adjusting sleeve clamp opening upward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 5: Identifying LH Adjusting Sleeve Clamp Opening Position (Upward)
    G04025922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.
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