Front Toe Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
Turn the engine OFF, and hold the steering wheel in the straight forward position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the seat.
Remove the steering gear bellows clamps.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Gear Bellows Clamps
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Loosen the nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the nuts and the tie-rod threads.
  
  Fig 2: Loosening Tie-Rod Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the tie-rod is rotated.

Rotate the tie-rods as necessary to adjust the toe setting.
Tighten the nuts to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Adjusting Toe Setting
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the steering gear bellows clamps.
Recheck the toe settings. Follow the alignment equipment manufacturer's instructions.