Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
NOTE: Toe should only be checked and adjusted after the camber has been adjusted to specification.
Toe-in and toe-out are the difference in the distance between the extreme front and extreme rear of the tires. Toe-in occurs when the dimension taken
at the front of the tires is less than that taken at the rear of the tires-positive toe. Toe-out occurs when the dimension taken at the front of the tires is
greater than that taken at the rear of the tires-negative toe.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel back and forth several times until it is in the straight-ahead position so the power steering control valve, if
so equipped, will be in the center (neutral) position. Lock the steering wheel in place at -2.0 degrees (counterclockwise) using a steering wheel holder.
NOTE: Whenever the jam nuts are loosened for toe adjustment, the nut and front wheel spindle connecting rod or end threads must be cleaned and
lubricated and the tie rod jam nut tightened to 48-68 Nm (35-50 ft. lbs.).
Adjust the LH and RH front wheel spindle connecting rod or end lengths until each wheel has one-half of the desired total toe specification.
Wheel Turning Angle
When the inside wheel is turned 20 degrees, the turning angle of the outside wheel should be 19.84 degrees. The turning angle cannot be adjusted
directly because it is a result of the combination of caster, camber and toe adjustments and should, therefore, be measured only after these adjustments
have been made. If the turning angle does not measure to specification, check the front wheel spindle or other suspension or steering parts for a bent
condition.
