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:
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern.
The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the
valve guide, if necessary.
Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of
the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the
valve guide...
Removal
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
If equipped.
Release the lumbar knob retaining clip and remove the lumbar knob.
If equipped.
Release the height adjust handle locking tab and remove the height adjust handle...