1969 FORD MUSTANG axle

TUBE ASSEMBLY-2B255

VIEW IN CIRCLES V

FUEL LINE

CLIP (4 REQUfRED)
PART OF AXLE ASSEMBLY

HOSE ASSEMBLY-2A448

FRAME

TUBE ASSEMBLY-2267

CHECK BRAKE HOSE

CLEARANCE TO ALL

COMPONENTS IN

METAL/METAL JOUNCE

AND METAL/METAL

REBOUND.
CLIP (3 REQUIRED)

TUBE ASSEMBLY-2267

BRAKE BOOSTER-2B195

HOSE-2A047
TUBE ASSEMBLY-2B255

TUBE ASSEM3LY-2420

[

TUBE-2263-C *
TUBE ASSEMBLY BRAKE TUBE

2268 ASSEMBLY

2267 R.R. BRAKE TUBE

ASSEMBLY
TUBE ASSEMBLY

2263

VIEW IN CIRCLES X

COVER-2A487

PEDAL PAD-2457

BRAKE PEDAL-2455

USE EXISTING NUTS

TUBE ASSEMBLY

2325r
TUBE ASSEMBLY

2264 L.H. 2263 R.H.
TUBE ASSEMBLY

2B171-C R.H.

23218-C L.H.
BOLT-381877-S2

(3REQUIRED)

CLIP-382088-S2

(3 REQUIRED)

ALL CONNECTIONS, TUBES, MASTER

CYLINDER AND FITTINGS MUST BE

FREE OF FLUID LEAKAGE WHEN

CHECKED AFTER ROAD TEST.
TUBE ASSY.-2A040

TUBE ASSY.-2B253
PRESSURE IMPULSE

VALVE

ALL BRAKE LINES, FITTINGS AND

FLEXIBLE HOSES MUST BE KEPT FREE

OF FOREIGN MATERIAL BEFORE

AND DURING ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS.
TUBE ASSEMBLY

2B255

PROPORTIONING

VALVE-2B328
GASKET-2149

(4 REQUIRED)

#LUBRICATE PIVOTS

CLIP-381799-S2

2REQUIRED

180°APART
BE LEAKPROOF

TUBE ASSEMBLY-2B255
6

w

Q

7T

3

CHECK BRAKE HOSE

CLEARANCE TO ALL COMPONENTS

IN METAL/METAL JOUNCE

METAL/METAL REBOUND AND FULL

INSIDE AND OUTSIDE TURNS.

BOLT

2 REQUIRED

TUBE ASSY. -2264

BRACKET ASSY.-2B328
O

6

H 1540-C

FIG. 20—Service Brake System—Thunderbird, Continental Markprocarmanuals.com

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Brake System

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fitting that connects the tube to the

cylinder. Do not pull the metal tube

away from the cylinder. Pulling the

tube out of the cylinder connection

will bend the metal tube and make in-

stallation difficult. The tube will sepa-

rate from the cylinder when the cylin-

der is removed from the backing

plate.

4.
On all except the front wheels on

Ford, Mercury, and Meteor models,

remove the wheel cylinder attaching

bolts and lock washers and remove the

cylinder. On the front wheel of Ford,

Mercury and Meteor models, remove

the nut and washer that attaches the

cylinder to the anchor pin. Remove

the cylinder from the anchor pin.

INSTALLATION

Wipe the end(s) of the hydraulic

line to remove any foreign matter be-

fore making connections.

1.
On all models except Ford, Mer-

cury and Meteor, to install a front

wheel cylinder, position the cylinder to

the backing plate. Install the two lock

washers and attaching bolts. Torque

them to specifications.

On Ford, Mercury and Meteor

models, to install a front wheel cylin-

der, position the cylinder on the an-

chor pin against the backing plate. In-

stall the washer and cylinder attaching

nut on the anchor pin, and torque it

to specification. Lock the washer re-

tainer securely.

2.
Install a new copper gasket over

the hose fitting. Thread the hose into

the cylinder and tighten it to specified

torque.

3.
Engage the opposite end of the

hose to the bracket on the frame. In-

stall the horseshoe-type retaining clip,

and connect the brake tube to the

hose with the tube fitting nut. Tighten

the nut to specification with tool

1112-144.

4.
To install a rear wheel cylinder,

place the rear wheel cylinder into po-

sition. Enter the tubing into the cylin-

der, and start the tube fitting nut into

the threads of the cylinder.

5.
Secure the cylinder to the back-

ing plate by installing the attaching

bolts and lock washers.

6. Tighten the tube fitting nut to

specification with tool 1112-144.

7.
Install the links in the ends of

the wheel cylinder, install the shoes

and adjuster assemblies, and adjust

the shoes as outlined in this section.

8. Adjust the brakes (Part 2-2, Sec-

tion 2). Install the brake drum and

wheel. Bleed the brakes and centralize

the differential valve as outlined in

Part 2-1, Section 2.
BRAKE BACKING PLATE

DRUM BRAKE

REMOVAL

1.
Remove the wheel and brake

drum. Disconnect the brake line from

the brake cylinder.

2.
Remove the brake shoe and ad-

juster assemblies and the wheel cylin-

der as outlined in this section. On the

rear wheels, disconnect the parking

brake lever from the cable.

3.
If the rear backing plate is being

replaced, remove the axle shaft from

the applicable rear axle as outlined in

Group 4, Part 4-2— Rear Axle, Sec-

tion 2, disengage parking brake cable

retainer from backing plate. Remove

the backing plate and gasket.

If the front backing plate is being

replaced, remove the bolts and nuts

that secure the backing plate to the

front wheel spindle and remove the

plate and gasket.

INSTALLATION

If a rear backing plate is to be re-

placed, position a new rear backing

plate and gasket on the attaching

bolts in the axle housing flange. Insert

parking brake cable into backing plate

and secure retaining fingers. Install

the rear axle shaft for applicable rear

axle.
Refer to Group 4, Part 4-2 —

Rear Axle, Section 2 for the proper

installation procedure.

1.
If the front brake backing plate

is to be replaced, position a new front

backing plate and gasket to the wheel

spindle and install the attaching bolts

and nuts.

2.
Install the wheel cylinder and

connect the brake line as outlined in

this section.

3.
Install the brake shoe and ad-

juster assemblies as outlined in this

section. On a rear brake, connect the

parking brake cable to the lever.

4.
Adjust the brake shoes (Section

2),
and install the brake drums and

wheels. Bleed the brake system and

centralize the differential valve as out-

lined in Part 2-1, Section 2.

DISC BRAKE CALIPER

ASSEMBLY

ALL MODELS EXCEPT

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Removal

Refer to Figs. 22 and 23.
BLEEDER SCREW FACING THIS DIRECTION^

BLEEDER SCREW

H 1641-A

FIG. 22—Floating Caliper

Installed

1.
Remove the front wheel cover.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly

from the hub and rotor assembly. Be

careful to avoid damage or interfer-

ence with the caliper splash shield or

bleeder screw fitting.

2.
Disconnect the brake line from

the caliper. Cap the hose to prevent

*he brake fluid from leaking from the

master cylinder.

3.
Remove the safety wire and the

two bolts that attach the caliper as-

sembly to the spindle.

4.
Lift the caliper assembly off the

rotor and place it on the bench.

Installation

1.
Position the caliper assembly on

the rotor, and mate the mounting bolt

holes in the caliper with those in the

spindle. It may be necessary to push

the caliper piston into the cylinder

bore to obtain clearance between the

shoe and lining assembly and the

rotor.

2.
Install the caliper to spindle at-

taching bolts and torque them to spe-

cification. The upper bolt must be

tightened first. Install the safety wire

on the bolts and twist the wire ends at

least five turns. Push the wire ends

against the spindle to avoid interfer-

ence with the brake hose and the

steering stop. Check to insure that the

rotor runs squarely and centrally be-

tween the two brake shoes.

3.
Position the brake hose fitting

with a new copper washer on each

side of the fitting on the caliper as-

sembly. Install the bolts and torque to

specification.

4.
Bleed the brake system and cen-

tralize the differential valve as out-

lined in Part 2-1. Check the masterprocarmanuals.com

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Brake System

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2.
Disconnect the actuator solenoid

and warning switch harness connectors

from the control module.

3.
Remove the two wiring harness

grommets from the dash panel and

push the wiring harness and connec-

tors through the openings in the dash

panel.

4.
Working in the engine compart-

ment loosen the hose clamp and re-

move the air hose from the air filter.

5.
Remove the engine air cleaner-

Loosen the hose clamp and remove

the vacuum hose from the vacuum

manifold fitting.

6. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

7.
Disconnect the exhaust pipes

from the exhaust manifold and sup-

port with wire to provide access to the

actuator assembly.

8. Remove the bolt retaining the

actuator ground wire to the rear outer

corner of the engine right bank.

9. Loosen the tube nuts and discon-

nect the brake system hydraulic tubes

from the hydraulic valve housing.

10.
Remove the three nuts retaining

the actuator assembly to the actuator

support bracket.

11.
Remove the three bolts that re-

tain the actuator mounting bracket to

the side rail and remove the mounting

bracket.

12.
Remove the actuator assembly

from the vehicle and place it on a

bench.

13.
Remove the air and vacuum

hoses from the actuator.

INSTALLATION

1.
Install the air and vacuum hoses

on the new actuator.

2.
Place the actuator assembly into

position under the vehicle, routing the

air and vacuum hoses up between the

engine and fender apron and inserting

the solenoid leads through the holes in

the firewall.

3.
Position the ground wire to the

rear of the engine block and install re-

taining bolt.

4.
Position the actuator mounting

bracket to the frame side rail and in-

stall the three retaining bolts.

5.
Position the actuator assembly

to the mounting bracket and install

the three retaining nuts.

6. Connect the hydraulic tubes to

the hydraulic valve assembly and

tighten the tube nuts to specifications.

7.
Connect the exhaust pipes to the

exhaust manifolds.

8. Lower the vehicle.

9. Pull the actuator solenoid and

brake warning switch wiring harness
through the two holes in the dash

panel from inside the car. Seat the

wiring harness grommets in the dash

panel.

10.
Connect the actuator solenoid

and brake warning switch wiring har-

ness connectors to the control mo-

dules.
'

11.
Position the control module in

the bracket under the glove box and

install the retaining screw.

12.
In the engine compartment con-

nect the air hose to the air filter and

position the hose clamp.

13.
Connect the vacuum hose to the

engine vacuum manifold fitting. In-

stall the engine air cleaner.

14.
Bleed the rear brake system and

centralize the pressure differential

valve.

15.
Raise the rear wheels. Apply

the brakes with the rear wheels turn-

ing to verify proper operation of the

anti-skid control system.

ANTI-SKID CONTROL MODULE

REMOVAL

Refer to Fig. 39.

1.
Remove the retaining strap hold-

ing the harnesses.

2.
Remove the screw that attaches

the forward end of the control module

retainer to the support assembly.

3.
Lower the forward end of the

control module and retainer from the

support assembly; move the module

and retainer forward slightly until the

flange clears the slot in the support

assembly.

4.
Disconnect the five wiring har-

ness plugs from the control module.

5.
Remove the control module from

the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1.
Connect the five wiring harness

plugs to the control module. Only one

arrangement is possible.

2.
Position the control module in

the retainer, orienting the module per

the markings on it, and insert the re-

tainer flange into the slot at the rear

of the support assembly.

3.
Pivot the retainer and control

module upward and align the screw

hole in the forward end of the retainer

with the hole in the support bracket

assembly. Install the retaining screw.

4.
Test the vehicle on the hoist to

verify correct operation of the skid

control system.
5.-
Secure the wiring to the module

support extension with the retaining

strap.

ANTI-SKID CONTROL SENSOR

REMOVAL

Refer to Fig. 39.

1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire

assembly.

3.
Remove the three Tinnerman

nuts (3) and remove the brake drum.

4.
Disconnect the sensor lead from

the rear wiring harness.

5.
Unseat the sensor lead grommet

pushing it to the inside of the brake

assembly.

6. Remove the four nuts that retain

the sensor to the backing plate and

pull the axle shaft, sensor assembly

and wheel bearing assembly from the

axle housing.

7.
Press the wheel bearing retainer

and wheel bearing off the axle shaft

(Refer to Part 4-2).

8. Remove the sensor assembly and

press the rotor off the shaft with tool

T69P-2B384-A Detail 2 and TOOL

1225-DA.

INSTALLATION

1.
Press a new rotor onto the axle

shaft. Install a new sensor assembly

on the shaft with tool T69P-

2B384-ADetail 1 and TOOL 1225-

DA, and press the bearing and bear-

ing retainer onto the shaft (Refer to

Part 4-2).

2.
Insert the axle shaft assembly in

the rear axle housing onto the four

backing plate retaining bolts, feeding

the sensor lead through the hole in the

backing plate.

3.
Seat the sensor lead grommet in

the backing plate.

4.
Install the four nuts on the re-

taining bolts and tighten to specifica-

tions.

5.
Connect the sensor lead to the

rear wiring harness and install two re-

taining straps.

6. Install the rear brake drum and

retain with the Tinnerrhan drum re-

taining nuts.

7.
Install the rear wheel and tire as-

sembly and tighten the wheel nuts to

specifications.

8. Test the vehicle on the hoist to

verify proper operation of the skid

control system.procarmanuals.com

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Brake System

02-02-39

MAJOR REPAIR OPERATIONS

BRAKE DRUM REFINISHING

Minor scores on a brake drum can

be removed with sandpaper. A drum

that is excessively scored or shows a

total indicator runout of over 0.007

inch should be turned down. Remove

only enough stock to eliminate the

scores and true up the drum. The refi-

nished diameter must not exceed 0.060

inch oversize.

Check the inside diameter of the

brake drum with a brake drum mi-

crometer (Tool FRE-14^1).

If the drum diameter is less than

0.030 inch oversize after refinishing^

standard lining may be installed. If

the drum diameter is 0.030—0.060

inch oversize after refinishing, oversize

lining must be installed.

After a drum is turned down, wipe

the refinished surface with a cloth

soaked in clean denatured alcohol. If

one drum is turned down, the opposite

drum on the same axle should also be

cut down to the same size.

ROTOR REFINISHING

Rotunda Disc Brake Attachment,

FRE-2249-2, is the only recommended

tool to refinish the disc brake rotors.

The step-by-step resurfacing procedure

provided with the tool must be ad-

hered to.

The finished braking surfaces of the

rotor must be flat and parallel within

0.0007 inch; lateral runout must not

exceed 0.003 inch total indicator read-

ing, and the surface finish of the brak-

ing surfaces are to be 80/15 micro

inches. The minimum limiting dimen-

sions (Figs. 11 and 12, Part 2-1) from

the inboard bearing cup to the out-

board rotor face and from the inboard

bearing cup to the inboard rotor face

must be observed when removing ma-

terial from the rotor braking surfaces.

On all models except Lincoln Con-

tinental, the limiting dimensions are to

be measured with a ball and gage bar

(Rotunda Kit FRE-70160).

BRAKE SHOE RELINING

Brake linings that are worn to with-

in 1/32 inch of the rivet head or are

less than 0.030 inch thick (bonded lin-

ing) or have been contaminated with

brake fluid, grease or oil must be re-

placed. Failure to replace worn linings

will result in a scored drum. When it
is necessary to replace linings, they

must also be replaced on the wheel on

the opposite side of the vehicle.

Inspect brake shoes for distortion,

cracks, or looseness. If this condition

exists,
the shoe must be discarded. Do

not attempt to repair a defective brake

shoe.

1.
Wash the brake shoes thoroughly

in a clean solvent. Remove all burrs

or rough spots from the shoes.

2.
Check the inside diameter of the

brake drum with a brake drum mi-

crometer (tool FRE-1431). If the di-

ameter is less than 0.030 inches over-

size,
standard lining may be installed.

If the diameter is 0.030—0.060 inches

oversize, oversize lining should be in-

stalled.

3.
Position the new lining on the

shoe.
Starting in the center, insert and

secure the rivets, working alternately

towards each end. Replacement lin-

ings are ground and no further grind-

ing is required.

4.
Check the clearance between the

shoe and lining. The lining must seat

tightly against the shoe with not more

than 0.008 inch clearance between any

two rivets.

RETAINER - 2B245
DUAL MASTER CYLINDER

DISASSEMBLY

1.
Clean the outside of the master

cylinder and remove the filler cover

and diaphragm. Pour out any brake

fluid that remains in the cylinder. Dis-

card the old brake fluid.

2.*
Remove the secondary piston

stop bolt from the bottom of the cyl-

inder (Figs. 40 and 41).

3.
Remove the bleed screw, iL re-

quired.

4.
Depress the primary piston and

remove the snap ring from the retain-

ing groove at the rear of the master

cylinder bore (Fig. 42). Remove the

push rod and the primary piston as-

sembly from the master cylinder bore.

Do not remove the screw that retains

the primary return spring retainer, re-

turn spring, primary cup and protec-

tor on the primary piston. This assem-

bly is factory pre-adjusted and should

not be disassembled.

5.
Remove the secondary piston as-

sembly. Do not remove the outlet tube

seats,
outlet check valves and outlet

SECONDARY SYSTEM

BRAKE OUTLET
COVER -2166

GASKET-2167

MASTER CYLINDER -2155

SNAP RING -7821

BOOT

PUSH ROD

PRIMARY PISTON

ASSEMBLY - 2169

tTUBE SEAT-

2B220
* SECONDARY PISTON

ASSEMBLY - 2A502

• NOT USED ON POWER BRAKE EQUIPPED VEHICLES

fNOT SERVICED

•REPLACE AS AN ASSEMBLY ONLY

H 1499-B

FIG. 40— Dual Master Cylinder Disassembled—Except Disc Brakesprocarmanuals.com

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Specifications

02-03-03

ROTOR REFINISH

The following requirements must be met when resurfacing disc

brake rotors:

Rotunda Disc Brake Attachment FRE-2249-2 is the only approv-

ed tool to be used to ref inish the disc brake rotors. The step-by-

step resurfacing procedure provided with the tool must be adhered

t0" The finished braking surfaces of the rotor must be flat and

parallel within 0.0007
inch;
lateral runout must not exceed 0.003

inch total indicator reading, and the surface finish of the braking

surfaces are to be 15-80 micro inches.
On all models except Lincoln Continental the limiting dimen-

sion from the inner bearing cup to the inner rotor face must be

measured with a ball and gage bar (Rotunda FRE-70160).

On Lincoln Continental models the limiting dimension from the

inboard bearing cup to the inboard rotor face of 0.755 inch
mini-

mum and from the inboard bearing cup to the outboard rotor face

of 0.395 inch minimum must be observed.

TORQUE LIMITS -GENERAL -FT-LBS.

Parking Brake Control Assembly

Mounting Nuts and Bolts

Master Cylinder to Dash Panel Screw

Master Cylinder to Booster

Booster to Dash Panel

Disc Brake Caliper to Spindle Bolts

Disc Brake Rotor Splash Shield

to Spindle

Brake Hose to Caliper Connection Bolt

Caliper Locating Pins

Caliper Stabilizer to Anchor Plate

Bolt

Caliper Brake Shoe Clips

Caliper Bleeder Screws

Wheel Cylinder to Backing Plate Screws

Wheel Cylinder & Backing Plate

Anchor Pin Nut

Rear Brake Backing Plate to Axle

Housing:
Removable Carrier

Integral Type

Front Brake Backing Plate to Spindle

Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Screw

Brake Hose Connection to Front

Wheel Cylinder

Brake Line Connection to Rear Axle

Housing:
Removable Carrier

Integral Type

Hydraulic Tube Connections ®

3/8 x 24

7/16 x 24

1/2 x 20

9/16 x 18

Wheel to Hub and Drum or Hub and

Rotor Nuts
Ford-Mercury

Meteor

Cap Screw

12-19

Nuts 7-11

13-20

13-?0

13-20

Upper ©

110-140

Lower

90-120

9-14

17-25

25-35

8-11

6-10

6-15

10-20

20-30

50-70

IPo

25-40

6-15

12-20

30-40

25-35

10-15

10-15

10-17

10-17

70-115
Fair
lane-

Montego

Falcon

12-25

13-20

13-20

13-20

Upper CD

100-140

Lower

55-75

9-14

17-25

25-35

8-11

6-10

6-15

10 in. Brake

10-20

9 in. Brake

5-7

50-70

20-40

28-35

32-65 ®

Inch-lb.

12-20

12-19

12-19

10-15

10-15

10-17

10-17

4 lug

55-85

5 lug

70-115
Mustang-

Cougar

12-25

13-20

13-20

13-20

Upper ©

100-140

Lower

55-75

9-14

17-25

25-35

8-11

6-10

6-15

10 in. Brake

10-20

9 in. Brake

5-7

50-70

20-40

28-35

32-65 ®

Inch-lb.

12-20

12-19

12-19

10-15

10-15

10-17

10-17

4 lug

55-85

5 lug

70-115
Thunderbird

Continental

Mark III

1218

13-20

13-20

Upper ©

110-140

Lower

90-120

9-14

17-25

25-35

8-11

6-10

6-15

10-20

50-70

6-15

30-40

10-15

10-15

10-17

10-17

70-115
Lincoln

Continental

Dash Panel

10-20

Inst. Panel

712

13-20

13-20

100-140

9-14

7-9

6-15

10-20

30-35

6-15

10-15

10-15

10-17

10-17

70-115

® The upper bolt must be tightened first.

® On front disc brake calipers 6-15 ft-lbs.

® All hydraulic lines must be tightened to the specified torque value and be free of fluid leakage.procarmanuals.com

02-03-04
Specifications

02-03-04

SERVICE TOOLS

Ford Tool
No.

Rotunda
HRE
8650

Tool
7000-00

Rotunda
70160

Tool 33621

Tool 4235-C

Rotunda
FRE 1431

Rotunda
FRE
22492
Former
No.

LM 119

2018-A

2162

2035N

33621

Milbar

1112-144

4235-C

J
22742 (Kent Moore)
Description

Brake
Adjusting
Gage

Brake
Cylinder
Retaining

Clamp

Brake
Adjusting
Tool

Adapter
Cap

Brake Shoe
R
&
R
Spring

Rubber
Tipped
Air
Nozzle

Ball
and
Gage
Bar

Internal
Snap Ring PMers

Inch Pound Torque
Wrench

Axle Shaft
Remover

Brake Drum
Micrometer

Bleeder
Valve Clip Spring

Disc Brake Rotor
Attachmentprocarmanuals.com

03-01-04

Suspension — Steering, Wheels And Tires — General Service

03-01-04

Tool
- T 65 P -
3000
B or C

1266-B

FIG. 5—Typical Rear Alignment

Spacer Installation—Cougar,

Fairlane, Falcon, Montego,

Mustang

ment. In the absence of such equip-

ment, portable equipment may be

used and the work may be performed

on a level floor. The floor area should

be level within 1/4 inch from front to

rear of the vehicle and within 1/8 inch

from side to side. Alignment height

spacers (Figs. 4, 8 and 9) are used to

check caster and camber. The spacers

should be omitted when checking toe-

in.

1.
Check the runout of each front

wheel and tire using a dial indicator

against the rim outer band. If the ru-

nout exceeds 1/8 inch, correction may

be made by rotating the wheel on the

drum. When the minimum runout has

been obtained, mark the point of

greatest runout so the wheels can be

positioned as shown in Fig. 10 when

checking the front end alignment.

Hold a piece of chalk against the

wheel rim or the tire sidewall while

spinning the wheels. The chalk will

mark the rim or tire at the point of

greatest runout.

2.
Drive the vehicle in a straight

line far enough to establish the

straight ahead position of the front

wheels, and then mark the steering

wheel hub and the steering column

collar (Fig. ll).Do not adjust the

steering wheel spoke position at this

time. If the front wheels are turned at

any time during the inspection, align

the marks to bring the wheels back to

the straight-ahead position.

3.
With the vehicle in position for

the front end alignment inspection and

adjustment, install the suspension

alignment spacers as follows to esta-

blish the curb height.
F1432-A

FIG. 6—Alignment Spacer

Installation—Rear—Ford,

Mercury, Meteor, Thunderbird,

Continental Mark III

|F1258-Af

FIG. 7— Alignment Spacer

Installation — Rear Lincoln Continental

Tool-T65P-3000-B or -C

F1431-A

FIG. 8—Alignment Spacer

Installation—Front—Ford,

Mercury, Meteor, Thunderbird,

Continental Mark III
F 1499-A

FIG. 9—Alignment Spacer

Installation—Front—Lincoln

Continental

CHALK MARK IN THIS POSITION

WHEN CHECKING TOE-IN AND TOE-OUT

ON TURNS

CHALK MARK IN THIS POSITION

WHEN CHECKING CASTER AND CAMBER

LOCATION OF POINT OF GREATEST

LATERAL RUN-OUT ON FRONT

WHEaS WHEN CHECKING

ALIGNMENT FACTORS

F1215-A

FIG. 70—Front Wheel Position

For Checking Alignment

Lift the front of the vehicle and

position the alignment spacers be-

tween the suspension lower arm and

the frame spring pocket as shown in

Figs.
4, 8 and 9. Be sure the spacer

pin is placed in the correct hole for

the vehicle being checked. The lower

end of the alignment spacers should

be placed over the head of the strut

front attaching bolt. Remove the

bumpers from the right and left rear

side rails. Position the rear alignment

spacers between the rear axle and the

rear side rails as shown in Figs. 5, 6

and 7.

4.
Install the wheel alignment

equipment on the vehicle. Whicheverprocarmanuals.com

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Suspension

03-02-02

COMPONENT INDEX

REAR SPRING

Disassembly
and
Overhaul

Removal
and
Installation

REAR SUSPENSION

Description

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER
ARM

Removal
and
Installation

REAR SUSPENSION UPPER
ARM

Removal
and
Installation

SPRING LEAVES
AND
TIE-BOLT

Removal
and
Installation

STABILIZER

Removal
and
Installation

TRACK
BAR

Removal
and
Installation

UPPER
ARM
-
REMOVED

Removal
and
Installation

UPPER
ARM
SHAFT AND/OR BUSHING

Removal
and
Installation

UPPER BALL JOINT

Removal
and
Installation
MODEL APPLICATION
All
Models
Ford

N/A

02-23

02-02

02-24

02-25

N/A

02-11

02-25

N/A

N/A

02-08
Mercury
N/A

02-23

02-02

02-24

02-25

N/A

02-11

02-25

N/A

N/A

02-08
Meteor
N/A

02-23

02-02

02-24

02-25

N/A

02-11

02-25

N/A

N/A

02-08
Cougar
N/A

02-25

02-04

N/A

N/A

N/A

02-11

N/A

N/A

02-09

02-08
Fairlane
N/A

02-25

02-04

N/A

N/A

N/A

02-11

N/A

N/A

02-09

02-08
Falcon
N/A

02-25

02-04

N/A

N/A

N/A

02-11

N/A

N/A

02-09

02-08
Montego
N/A

02-25

02-04

N/A

N/A

N/A

02-11

N/A

N/A

02-09

02-08
Mustang
N/A

02-25

02-04

N/A

N/A

N/A

02-11

N/A

N/A

02-09

02-08
Lincoln-
Continental
02-28

02-26

02-04

N/A

N/A

02-29

N/A

N/A

02-27

N/A

02-10
Thunderbird
N/A

02-23

02-02

02-24

02-25

N/A

02-11

02-25

N/A

N/A

02-08
Continental-
Mark III
N/A

02-23

02-02

02-24

02-25

N/A

02-11

02-25

N/A

N/A

02-08

A page number indicates that
the
item
is
for the
vehicle listed
at
the
head
of
the
column.

N/A indicates that
the
item
is
not
applicable
to
the
vehicle listed.

DESCRIPTION

FRONT SUSPENSION

Each front wheel rotates
on a

spindle.
The
upper
and
lower ends
of

the spindle
are
attached
to
upper
and

lower ball joints which
are
mounted
to

an upper
and
lower
arm
respectively.

The upper
arm
pivots
on a
bushing

and shaft assembly which
is
bolted
to

the frame.
The
lower
arm
pivots
on a

bolt
in the
front crossmember (Figs.
1,

2
and 3). A
coil spring seats between

the lower (upper
on
Cougar, Fairlane,

Falcon, Montego
and
Mustang)
arm

and
the top of the
spring housing.
A

double action shock absorber
is
bolted

to
the arm and the top of the
spring

housing.
REAR SUSPENSION

FORD, MERCURY,

METEOR, THUNDERBIRD
AND

CONTINENTAL MARK
III

Each rear wheel,
hub, and
brake

drum assembly
is
bolted
to the
rear

axle shaft flange.
The
axle shaft
as-

sembly rotates
in the
rear axle hous-

ing.

The rear axle housing
is
suspended

from
the
frame
by a
coil spring
and

shock absorber
at
each side
of the ve-

hicle
and by
three arms
(one
upper

and
two
lower) which pivot
in the

frame members
(Fig.
4).

Each coil spring
is
mounted
be-

tween
a
lower seat, which
is
welded
to

the axle housing,
and an
upper seat

which
is
integral with
the
frame.
The upper
end
of
the
rear shock
ab-

sorber
is
attached
to the
spring upper

seat;
the
lower
end is
bolted
to a

bracket
on the
axle housing.

The upper suspension
arm
attaches

to
the
right side
of the
axle housing

through
an
eccentric pivot bolt
and a

bracket which
is
welded
to the top of

the housing.
The
forward
end of the

arm
is
connected
by a
pivot bolt
to

the frame crossmember.

Each lower suspension
arm
attaches

to
one end of the
axle housing

through
a
pivot bolt
and a
bracket

which
is
welded
to the
underside
of

the housing.
The
forward
end of the

arm
is
connected
by a
pivot bolt
to

the frame side member.

A track
bar is
connected between

the upper
arm
bracket
on the
axle

housing
and a
mounting bracket
on

the left frame side rail.
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