Front Toe Adjustment

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Front Toe Adjustment
  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
  2. Turn the engine off. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.
  3. Check the toe settings following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
  4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod is rotated.
  5. Remove the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
  6. Fig 1: Steering Gear Bellows Clamp
    GF0024542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut(s).
    • Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
  8. Fig 2: Tie-Rod End Jam Nut
    GF0024543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods to increase or decrease the front toe.
  10. Fig 3: Rotating Front Wheel Spindle Tie-Rod
    GF0024544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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