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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MOUNTAINEER AWD V6-4.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRTOE ADJUSTMENT - FRONT
2010 Mercury Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L
Toe Adjustment - Front
2010 Mercury Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0LSECTION Toe Adjustment - Front
Toe Adjustment - Front
1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe.
2. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
3. Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel inner tie rod is rotated.
Remove the clamps.
5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.
6. Rotate the front wheel inner tie rods until the toe setting is within specification.
7. NOTICE: Make sure to hold the tie-rod end stationary while tightening the nut or damage to the steering gear bellows can occur.
NOTE: Make sure that the toe settings are not disturbed while tightening the nuts.
Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
8. Install the clamps.
9. Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.