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:
Inspection
NOTE:
A coolant leak in the heater hose could follow the
heater core tube to the heater core and appear as a leak in the heater
core.
Inspect for evidence of coolant leakage at the heater hose to heater core attachments.
NOTE:
Spring-type clamps are installed as original
equipment...
Removal
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is
complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment...