Lincoln Nautilus: 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.

1. Steering wheel in straight ahead position.
   

1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, check the front toe setting on both sides.
   Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System

1. 1. On both sides.
      Position aside the steering gear boot clamp.
      
   2. On both sides.
      Loosen the outer tie rod end jamb nut.
      Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)

   3. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the inner tie rod is rotated.

      Rotate the inner tie-rods an equal amount in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction to adjust the toe setting on both sides.
      

1. 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.