Ford Fiesta: Suspension System - General Information / Front Toe Adjustment. General Procedures
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Adjustment
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NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
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Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, check the front toe setting on both sides.
Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
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On both sides.
Torque:
58 lb.ft (79 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.
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:
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the access plug and loosen the exterior front door handle retaining screw.
Remove the front door lock cylinder.
Remove the front door handle cover assembly.
Remove the front door lock cylinder.
Installa..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Plastic Scraper
Nylon Bristle Disk
Plastic Razor Blade
Lint-Free Towel
Isopropyl Alcohol – 90 Percent Minimum
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A, AZC-30-C
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Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B
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Motorcraft® Engin..
Categories
Removal
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Remove the battery tray.
Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88kW/120PS) – Sigma
(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the vacuum tube from the brake booster and detach the routing clip.
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