Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Toe Adjustment - Front
Toe Adjustment - Front
1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe.
2. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
3. Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel inner tie rod is rotated.
Remove the clamps.
5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.
6. Rotate the front wheel inner tie rods until the toe setting is within specification.
7. CAUTION: Make sure to hold the tie-rod end stationary while tightening the nut or damage to the steering gear bellows can occur.
NOTE: Make sure that the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.
Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
8. Install the clamps.
9. Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.
