Toe Adjustment - Front

2010 Ford Focus SES, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Toe Adjustment - Front
  1. Using a suitable steering wheel holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
  2. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the toe.
  3. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nuts.
    Fig 1: Locating Tie-Rod End Jam Nut
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  4. Remove the steering gear boot outer clamps.
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp
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  5. Rotate the tie rods as necessary to adjust the toe setting.
    Fig 3: Rotating Tie-Rod
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  6. Tighten the tie-rod end jam nuts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    Fig 4: Locating Tie-Rod End Jam Nut
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  7. Install the steering gear boot outer clamps.
    Fig 5: Locating Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp
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  8. Recheck the toe settings, adjust as necessary.
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