Ford Escape: Suspension System - General Information / General Procedures - Rear Toe Adjustment
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Adjustment
NOTICE:
Do not use any tools or equipment to move the wheel and tire
assembly or suspension components while checking for relative movement.
Suspension damage may occur. The use of tools or equipment will also
create relative movement that may not exist when using hand force.
Relative movement must be measured using hand force only.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
NOTE:
Before carrying out a toe adjustment, check the tires for
the correct pressure. Inspect the tires for incorrect wear or damage.
Inspect the suspension for wear or damage.
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Steering wheel in straight ahead position.
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Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, check the rear toe setting on both sides.
Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
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NOTICE:
The cam nut and cam bolt area must be free of foreign material to make sure of correct clamping.
NOTE:
Clean the general area of the joint to prevent
foreign material from entering the joint. Clean the area using only mild
liquids.
On both sides.
Loosen the toe link nut counterclockwise (CCW) through one complete turn.
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Jounce the vehicle to make sure that the suspension is in its normal, at-rest position.
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On both sides.
Rotate the toe link bolt to achieve the specified toe setting.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.
On both sides.
Tighten the toe link nut.
Torque:
111 lb.ft (150 Nm)
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Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.
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NOTE:
If equipped with Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
System, camera alignment is required for the lane keeping alert and lane
keeping aid to function correctly.
Connect the scan tool and perform the IPMA camera alignment procedure. Follow the scan tool directions.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Adjustment
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
NOTE:
Before carrying out a toe adjustment, check the tires for
the correct pressure...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Surface Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat,
level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure...
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Removal
Remove the rear axle assembly.
Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02A)
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NOTICE:
The RDU contains axle fluid. To prevent spillage, do not tilt the RDU during actuator motor removal or installation.
NOTE:
Mark the installation orientation prior to removal with a marker...