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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1989COUGAR/XR7 V6-232 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRTOE
1989 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V6-232 3.8L
Toe
1989 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V6-232 3.8LSECTION Toe
Toe-in Adjustment:
1. Check to see that steering shaft and steering wheel marks are in alignment and in the top position.
2. Loosen clamp screw on tie rod bellows and free the seal on the rod to prevent twisting of bellows, Fig. 1.
3. Place opened end wrench on flats of tie rod socket to prevent socket from turning, then loosen tie rod jam nuts.
4. Use suitable pliers to turn tie rod inner end to correct the adjustment to specifications. Do not use pliers on tie rod threads. Turning to reduce number of threads showing will increase toe-in. Turning in opposite direction will reduce toe-in.
5. Torque tie rod jam nuts to 43-50 ft. lbs.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.