Lincoln Navigator: Suspension System - General Information / Rear Toe Adjustment. General Procedures
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Activation
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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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 approximately one full 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. Adjust the toe setting.
Rotate the toe link bolt to achieve the specified toe setting.
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On both sides.
Tighten the toe link nut.
Torque:
203 lb.ft (275 Nm)
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Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Activation
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Surface Gauge
Check
Ride Height Measurement — Front
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a
flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Boot Clamp Pliers
Removal
Remove the inner CV joint boot.
Refer to: Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Removal
NOTE:
The removal steps may contain installation instructions.
Remove the front driveshaft.
Refer to: Front Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation)...