F 250 4WD HD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
Alignment: All Technical Service Bulletins
Alignment - Toe Setting Procedure Tip
Article No.
98-16-9
08/17/98
STEERING - ALIGNMENT - TOE SET PROCEDURE -
SERVICE TIP
LIGHT TRUCK:
1997-98 EXPEDITION, F-150, F-250, NAVIGATOR
ISSUE
It may be difficult to set toe with the jam nut tie rod sleeve while performing an alignment on some vehicles. This may be caused by the toe adjusting
sleeve moving when the opposing jam nut is torqued.
ACTION
Refer to the following Service Procedure to ensure complete and accurate toe set/alignment by preventing the jam nut from backing off during the toe set
procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
When adjusting toe on 1997-98 F-150/F-250, Expedition, or Navigator, follow this procedure on each side of the vehicle when tightening the jam nuts.
1.
Set toe to specification.
2.
Make sure the inner and outer ball joint sockets are centered perpendicular to their studs.
3.
Prevent the adjuster sleeve from rotating by securing it with a tool (pipe wrench or vise grip) against the lower control arm.
4.
Torque one (1) jam nut to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
5.
Paint a line across the adjuster sleeve and the torqued jam nut and another line across the torqued jam nut and tie rod threads.
6.
With the wrench still preventing the adjuster sleeve from rotating, torque the other jam nut to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
7.
Inspect the paint lines to be sure no relative movement of the adjuster sleeve, jam nut, or tie rod occurred.
8.
If movement is detected or toe is no longer within specification, loosen both jam nuts, reset toe if necessary, and repeat procedure.
9.
Repeat procedure for other side of vehicle.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 303000, 390000
