Toe Adjustment

2005 Ford Cutaway 5.4 L, 5R110WSECTION Toe Adjustment
  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel
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  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 Steering Linkage And Tie Rod End Nuts
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  4. Rotate the adjusting sleeves to obtain the correct toe setting.
    Fig 3: Locating Adjusting Sleeves
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  5. Position the RH adjusting sleeve clamp opening downward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 4: Positioning RH Adjusting Sleeve Clamp Opening
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  6. Position the LH adjusting sleeve clamp opening upward within 45 degrees of vertical. Tighten the nuts.
    Fig 5: Positioning LH Adjusting Sleeve Clamp Opening
    G03883162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.
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