Toe Adjustment - Rear

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Toe Adjustment - Rear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the rear toe.
  2. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  3. Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable steering wheel holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
  4. Loosen the toe link nut approximately one full turn.
    Fig 1: Tightening Toe Link Nut
    G04655261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. From the opposite side, rotate the toe link bolt to achieve the specified toe setting.
  6. CAUTION: Make sure that the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.
  7. While holding the toe link bolt, tighten the nut to 100 N.m (74 lb-ft).
  8. Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.
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