Front Toe Adjustment

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Front Toe Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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. Remove the steering gear bellows clamp(s).
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Gear Bellows Clamp
    G06094226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nut(s).
    Fig 2: Locating Tie-Rod Jam Nut
    G06094227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the inner tie rod is rotated.
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