Ford Fusion: Suspension System - General Information / Front Toe Adjustment. General Procedures
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Adjustment
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
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Steering wheel in straight ahead position.
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Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, check front toe setting on both sides.
Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
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On both sides.
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On both sides.
Torque:
52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
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NOTE:
Make sure that the boot is correctly located.
Rotate the inner tie-rods an equal amount in either a
clockwise or a counterclockwise direction to adjust the toe setting on
both sides.
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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.
Preliminary Inspection
Road test the vehicle.
If any suspension alignment or ride height concerns are present, REFER to Symptom Chart: Suspension System...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Adjustment
NOTICE:
Do not use any tools or equipment to move the wheel and tire
assembly or suspension components while checking for relative movement...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the rear seat cushion.
Release the locking tabs.
Position the rear seat cushion upward.
If equipped with heated seats.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure...
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator
When the system detects an
approaching vehicle, a tone
sounds, a warning lamp
illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror
and arrows appear in the information
display to show which side the
approaching vehicle is coming from...