1969 FORD MUSTANG mustang

02-03-01

Specifications

02-03-01

PART
2-3
Specifications

LINING
DIMENSIONS-DRUM
BRAKES-INCHES

Vehicle

FORD, MERCURY, METEOR

Ford,
Meteor Passenger (Rivetet1

Lining) Except 390, 429 CID

Galaxie500XL, Ford LTD, LeMoyne.

Ford,
Mercury, Meteor with Disc

Brakes.

Mercury Passenger, Sta. Wag. and

Conv. Ford Meteor Station Wagon

and Convertible. 390, 429 CID

Galaxie500XL, Ford LTD, LeMoyne.

Ford,
Meteor 240, 302 CID Taxi

Only (Bonded Lining) Max. Wear

Resistance.

MONTEGO,
FAIR LANE

Passenger 250, 302 CID Except

Convertible

Station Wagon, Ranchero and

Convertible250, 302 CID.

Passenger and Convertible

351,390, 428 CID.

Station Wagon and Ranchero 351,

390,
428 CID.

FALCON

Sedan
6-Cylinder.

Station Wagon
6-Cylinder.

Sedan
8- Cylinder.

Station Wagon
8-Cylinder.

MUSTANG, COUGAR

200CID Engine.

250,
302 CID Engines.

351,390, 428 CID Engines.

IHUNDERBIRD, CONTINENTAL MARK
III

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Position

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary

Primary

Secondary
Front

2.50x9.34

2.50x12.12

N/A

N/A

3.00x9.34

3.00x12.12

3.00x9.34

3.00x12.12

2.25 x 8.43

2.25x10.82

2.50x8.43

2.50x10.82

2.50x8.43

2.50 x 10.82

2.25 x 7.62

2.25x9.77

2.50 x 8.43

2.50x10.82

2.25 x 8.43

2.25x10.82

2.50 x 8.43

2.50x10.82

2.25 x 7.62

2.25x9.77

2.25 x 8.43

2.25x10.82

2.50 x 8.43

2.50x10.82

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Rear

2.25x9.34

2.25x12.12
.

2.25x9.34

2.25x12.12

2.25x9.34

2.25 x 12.12

2.50 x 9.34

2.50x12.12

2.00 x 8.43

2.00 x 10.82

2.00x8.43

2.00 x 10.82

2.50 x 8.43

2.50 x 10.82

1.50 x 7.62

1.50x9.77

2.00 x 8.43

2.00 x 10.82

2.00 x 8.43

2.00x10.82

2.00x8.43

2.00 x 10.75

1.50 x 7.62

1.50 x 9.77

1.75 x 8.43

1.75x10.82

2.00 x 8.43

2.00 x 10.82

2.25x9.34

2.25x12.12

3.00x9.39

3.00
x
12.21

Wear Limits Riveted: 1/32 inch from top of rivets.

Bonded:
0.030
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02-03-02
Specifications

02-03-02

BORE DIAMETERS-BRAKE DRUM, WHEEL CYLINDER AND MASTER

Models

Ford,

Mercury

and

Meteor

Mont ego

and

Fairlane

Falcon

Mustang

and Cougar

Thunderbird

Continental Mark
III

Lincoln Continental
Taxi and Station Wagon

Other

Pass, except Conv. 250, 302 CID Engines

Pass, and Conv. 351, 390, 428 CID Eng.

Convertible 250, 302 CID Engines

Station and Ranchero

9 Inch Brake
-
Passenger Car

10 Inch Brake
•
Station Wagon

10 Inch Brake
•
Passenger Car

200 CID Engine

351,
390, 428 CID Engine

250,
302, CID Engine
CYLINDER

Brake Drum

Inside

Diameter

11.030

11.030

10.000

10.000

10.000

10.000

9.000

10.000

10.000

9.000

10.000

10.000

11.030

11.030

11.090
Boring Umit

(Max.)
®

11.090

11.090

10.060

10.060

10.060

10.060

9.060

10.060

10.060

9.060

10.060

10.060

11.090

11.090

11.130
Wheel Cylinder Bore Dia.

Front
0

1.094

L_ U25

1.125

1.094

1.094

1.094

1.062
0

1.094

1.125

1.062
®

1.094

1.125

N/A

N/A

N/A
Rear
®

0.938

0.938

0.875

0.875

0.875

0.938

0.844®

0.938

0.875

0.844®

0.875

0.875

0.938

0.938

0.938
Master Cylinder Bore Dia.

With Power

Brake
®

1.000

1.000

0.9375

0.9375

0.9375

0.9375

0.9375

0.9375

0.9375

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000
Less Power

Brake
®

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000

1.000

N/A

N/A

N/A

©Max. Runout
0.007

(DMax. Allowable Hone
0.003

CD2.755 For
Ford,
Mercury, Meteor with Disc Brakes.

2.381 For Fairlane, Montego, Falcon, Mustang, Cougar with Disc Brakes.

SHOE AND LINING DIMENSIONS-

DISC BRAKES-INCHES
® Front Wheel Cylinder cannot be honed on Falcon or Mustang with
9
inch Brakes.

Lining Material

Lining Size

Lining Area
-
Square Inches

per Segment

Lining Thickness • Nominal

Lining Wear Limit (Front

Surface
of
Shoe)
•
Max.

Lining Taper -Max.

Lining to Rotor Clearance

(Brakes Released)
Ford,
Mercury, Meteor

Thunderbird, Continen-

tal Mark
III

Bonded

7.38x2.27
Outer

5.36x2.03
Inner

12.25 Outer

8.44 Inner

0.394

0.030

0.125

0.000-0.010
Fairlane, Montego

Falcon,
Mustang,

Cougar

Bonded

6.82 x 1.80 Outer

4.90x1.84 Inner

11.30 Outer

8.80 Inner

0.333
Outer

0.362
Inner

0.030

0.125

0.000
• 0.010
Lining Material

Lining Size

Lining Area

Shoe and Lining Thickness

Lining Thickness

Shoe and Lining Maximum

Wear Limit

Lining Maximum Wear Limit

(from front surface
of
shoe)

Lining to Rotor Clearance

(brakes released)
Lincoln Continental

Riveted Fomoco

5.36x1.90

10.03 Sq. In/segment

0.600
nominal

0.436
nominal

0.231

0.066

0.000-0.010

CALIPER CYLINDER BORE DIAMETER -INCHES

TORQUE LIMITS-HUB TO SPINDLE

Ford,
Mercury, Meteor, Thunderbird, Continental Mark

2.755

Mustang, Cougar, Falcon, Fairlane and Montego

2.381

Lincoln Continental

1.938

ROTOR DIMENSIONS

Car Line

Ford,
Mercury, Meteor

Thunderbird, Continental Mark
III

Fairlane, Falcon, Montego, Mustang

and Cougar

Lincoln Continental
Norn.

Thickness

1.180

1.180

0.935

1.240
Diameter

Outside

11.72

11.72

11.29

11.960
Inside

7.785

7.785

7.355

7.785
Description

Hub and Drum or Rotor Assembly to

Front Wheel Spindle
Ft-Lbs

Rotate
hub
while torquing

to 17-25 ft-lbs. Backoff

the adjusting nut 1/2 turn

and retighten to 10-15

inch pounds while rotat-

ing wheel Selectively
posi-

tion
nut
retainer
on ad-

justing nut
so
that a set

of slots are in line with

cotter pin hole. Adjusting

nut should not be rotated

in this operation. Lock
ad-

justing nut and nut retain-

er with cotter pin so that

the cotter
pin end
does

not interfere with seating

of wheel static collector

in spindle hole.procarmanuals.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

03-01-01

PART
3-1
PAGE

Suspension,
Steering, Wheels and

Tires,
General Service 03-01-01

PART
3-2

Suspension 03-02-01

PART
3-3

Automatic
Air
Leveling System ....03-03-01

PART
3-4

Automatic
Air
Leveling System

Lincoln Continental 03-04-01

PART
3-5

Steering Columns and Linkage ... 03-05-01

PART
3-6

Manual Steering 03-06-01

PART
3-7

Ford Design Non-Integral Power

Steering System
03-07-01
PART
3-8
PAGE

Ford Design Integral Power

Steering Gear 03-08-01

PART
3-9

Saginaw Design Integral Power

Steering Gear 03-09-01

PART
3-10

Ford-Thompson Power Steering

Pump 03-10-01

PART
3-11

Eaton Power Steering Pump 03-1
1-01

PART 3-12

Wheels and Tires 03-1 2-01

PART
3-13

Specifications
03-13-01

PART
3-1
Suspension,Steering, Wheels
and

Tires—General Service

COMPONENT INDEX

CASTER AND CAMBER ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT
END
INSPECTION

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKS

LUBRICANT CHECKING PROCEDURE

POWER STEERING GEAR CLEANING

AND INSPECTION

POWER STEERING PRELIMINARY TESTS

POWER STEERING PUMP

Cleaning
and
Inspection

Flow
and
Pressure Tests

POWER STEERING SYSTEM FLUSHING

SHOCK ABSORBER CHECKS

STEERING WHEEL SPOKE POSITION

Adjustment

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

WHEEL BALANCING
MODEL APPLICATION
All
Models

01-08

01-03

01-07

01-09

01-02

01-11

01-07

01-07

01-07
Ford
01-05

01-09

01-02

01-09
Mercury
01-05

01-09

01-02

01-09
Meteor
01-05

01-09

01-02

01-09
Cougar
01-06

01-09

01-02

01-09
Fairlane
01-06

01-09

01-02

01-09
Falcon
01-06

01-09

01-02

01-09
Montego
01-06

01-09

01-02

Gl-09
Mustang
01-06

01-09

01-02

01-09
Lincoln-
Continental
01-06

01-09

01-03

N/A
Thunderbird
01-05

01-09

01-02

01-09
Continental-
Mark
III
01-05

01-10

01-03

N/A

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.
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Suspension — Steering, Wheels And Tires — General Service

03-01-03

4.
Connect a tachometer, start the

engine and operate it at idle speed

until the reservoir fluid temperature

reaches 165 to 175. This temperature

must be maintained throughout the

test. Valve B may be partially closed

to create a back pressure up to 350

psi to hasten the temperature rise. The

reservoir fluid must be at the proper

level.

5.
With the engine operating at rec-

ommended idle rpm and fluid temper-

ature noted in Step 4, close the manu-

al valve B. The minimum acceptable

pressure reading is 620 psi.

6. If the pressure gauge reading is

below the minimum specification, the

pump is at fault and should be re-

paired with necessary parts.

7.
If the reading is at or above the

minimum specification, the pump flow

is normal. Open manual valve B and

proceed to the Pump Fluid Pressure

Test.

PUMP FLUID

PRESSURE TEST

1.
Keep the lines and tools con-

nected as in the Pump Flow Test.

2.
With manual valves A and B

opened fully, operate the engine at

recommended idle speed (Fig. 2).

Close manual valve A, then manual

valve B. Do not keep both valves

closed for more than 5 seconds as this

would abnormally increase the fluid

temperature and cause undue pump

and/or gear wear.

3.
With the valves fully closed, the

pressure gauge should read 1000 psi

minimum for Ford, Mercury, Meteor

or Thunderbird and 750 psi minimum

for Cougar, Fairlane, Falcon, Monte-

go or Mustang.

4.
If the pressure gauge reading is

below the minimum specification, the

pump is at fault and should be re-

paired with necessary parts.

5.
If the pressure gauge reading is

at or above the minimum specifica-

tions,
the pump is normal and the

power steering gear or power assist

control valve is at fault.

FLUID PRESSURE TEST-

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL AND

CONTINENTAL MARK III

The pressure testing gauge set, tool

T56L-33610-D, requires modification

to make it adaptable for installation

in the power steering hydraulic sys-

tem. The parts required and the modi-

fication procedure are as follows:
OWER STEERING

PRESSURE LINE

INVERTED FLARE

CONNECTOR

%* TUBE x VA" PIPE

FLARED FEMALE COUPW

%' TUBE x VA" PIPE

G1544.A

FIG. 3—Modified Pressure Gauge

Assembly

a. Power Steering Pressure Line

(refer to the appropriate Parts Catal-

og).

b.
Inverted Flare Connector (3/8

inch OD Tube x 1/4 inch Pipe

Thread).

c. Inverted Flare Connector (5/16

inch OD Tube x 1/4 inch Pipe

Thread).

d. Flared Tube Female Coupling

(3/8 inch OD Tube x 1/4 inch Pipe

Thread).

The connectors and the coupling are

standard-type fittings and can be pur-

chased locally.

e. To modify tool T56L-33610-D,

remove the hose from the hand shut-

off valve block. Install the 3/8 inch x

1/4 inch inverted flare connector in

the valve block, and assemble the

pressure line to the connector (Fig. 3).

Assemble the 3/8 x 1/4 inch coupling

and the 5/16-inch connector to the

free end of the hose leading to the.

pressure gauge.

1.
To check the pump pressure, dis-

connect the front and rear sections of

the pressure line over the number 6

cylinder. Connect the modified pres-

sure-testing gauge assembly, tool

T56L-3361O-D, between the two sec-

tions.

2.
Make sure the hand-valve at the

gauge is fully opened. Start the engine

and cycle the steering gear from stop

to stop to warm up the fluid. Check

the fluid level in the reservoir and add

fluid, if necessary.

3.
Turn the steering wheel to the

full right and full left turn positions

and observe the gauge readings.

Hold the wheels in this position

only long enough to obtain an accu-

rate reading. Do not exceed 5 seconds.

The gauge should read between

1120 and 1250 psi. If the pressure is
less than 1120 psi, close the valve at

the gauge and note the pump pressure.

If it is low with the valve closed, it in-

dicates that the pump is not operating

properly. If the pressure goes up with

the valve closed, it indicates that the

low pressure in the system must be

due to internal leakage in the power

unit, providing all connections are

tight.

4.
Remove the pressure testing

gauge set, and connect the pressure

line at the steering gear. Fill and bleed

the system.

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

CHECKS

Do not attempt to check and adjust

front wheel alignment without first

making a preliminary inspection of

the front-end parts. Refer to Section

3.

Check all the factors of front wheel

alignment except the turning angle

before making any adjustments. The

turning angle should be checked only

after caster, camber, and toe-in have

been adjusted to specifications.

The front wheel alignment specifica-

tions given in Part 3-13, are correct

only when the vehicle is at curb load.

Before checking or adjusting the

alignment factors, the suspension

alignment spacers must be installed to

obtain the curb Height.

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

Equipment used for front wheel

alignment inspection must be accu-

rate.
Whenever possible, front wheel

alignment checks should be performed

on stationary wheel aligning equip-

Too/
- T65P3000-A or S

FIG. 4—Typical Front Alignment

Spacer Installation—Cougar,

Fairlane, Falcon,
Montego,
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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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03-01-05

type of equipment is used, follow the

installation and inspection instructions

provided by the equipment manufactu-

rer.

CASTER

Check the caster angle at each front

wheel.

The caster is the forward or rear-

ward tilt of the top of the wheel

spindle (Fig. 12). If the spindle tilts to

the rear, caster is positive. If the

spindle tilts to the front, caster is neg-

ative. The correct caster angle, or tilt,

is specified in Part 3-13.

On Mustang, Cougar, Fairlane,

Falcon and Montego vehicles, the

maximum caster difference for check-

ing purposes must not exceed one de-

gree.
If setting is necessary, then the

maximum difference must not exceed

1/2 degree. On all other vehicles, the

maximum caster difference must never

exceed 1/2 degree.

CAMBER

Check the camber angle at each

front wheel.

Camber is the amount the front

wheels are tilted at the top (Fig. 12).

If a wheel tilts outward, camber is

positive. If a wheel tilts inward, cam-

ber is negative. The correct camber

angle, or outward (positive) tilt is

specified in Part 3-13.

On Mustang, Cougar, Fairlane,

Falcon and Montego vehicles, the

maximum camber difference for

checking purposes must not exceed

one degree. If setting is necessary,
then the maximum difference must

not exceed 1/2 degree. On all other

vehicles, the maximum camber differ-

ence must never exceed 1/2 degree.

TOE-IN

Alignment height spacers should not

be used to check and adjust toe-in.

Toe-in should only be checked and ad-

justed after the caster and camber

have been adjusted to specifications.

Check the toe-in with the front

wheels in the straight-ahead position.

Run the engine so that the power

steering control valve will be in the

center (neutral) position (if so

equipped). Measure the distance be-

tween the extreme front and also be-

tween the extreme rear of both front

wheels. The difference between these

two distances is the toe-in or toe-out.

Correct toe-in, or inward pointing

of both front wheels at the front is

specified in Part 3-13.

FRONT WHEEL

TURNING ANGLE

When the inside wheel is turned 20

degrees, the turning angle of the out-

side wheel should be as specified in

Part 3-13. The turning angle cannot

be adjusted directly, because it is a re-

sult of the combination of caster,

camber, and toe-in adjustments and

should, therefore, be measured only

after these adjustments have been

made. If the turning angle does not

measure to specifications, check the

spindle or other suspension parts for a

bent condition.
ALIGNMENT
MARKS

G-1496-A

FIG. I?—Straight Ahead Position

Marks—Typical

POSITIVE

CAMBER

• •
NEGATIVE-*!
| ^*—

CASTER

ICL
OF TIRE
POSITIVE

CASTER

5r\

CA&U

ANGlE
F1216-A

FIG. 72—Caster and Camber

Angles

COMMON ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS

After front wheel alignment factors

have been checked, make the neces-

sary adjustments. Do not attempt to

adjust front wheel alignment by bend-

ing the suspension or steering parts.

CASTER AND CAMBER

ADJUSTMENTS

FORD, MERCURY, METEOR,

THUNDERBIRDAND

CONTINENTAL MARK III

Caster and camber is adjusted by

loosening the bolts that attach the

upper suspension arm inner shaft to

the frame side rail, and moving the

inner shaft in or out in the elongated

bolt holes with the tool shown in Fig.
13.
The tool should be installed with

the tool pins in the frame holes and

the hooks over the upper arm inner

shaft. Then, tighten the tool hook nuts

snug before loosening the upper arm

inner shaft attaching bolts.

Caster

To adjust the caster angle, tighten

the tool front hook nut or loosen the

rear hook nut (Fig. 14) as required to

increase caster to the desired angle.

To decrease caster, tighten the tool

rear hook nut or loosen the front

hook nut as required (Fig. 14). The

caster angle can be checked without

tightening the inner shaft attaching

bolts.
Check the camber adjustment to

be sure it did not change during the

caster adjustment and adjust if neces-
FIG. 73—Camber and Caster

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SUSPENSION UPPER

ARM MOVEMENT

Front Bolt Outboard

Rear Bolt Outboard

Front Bolt Inboard

Rear Bolt Inboard
CASTER CHANGE

Tilt Backward

Increase Positive Caster

or

Decrease Negative Caster

Tilt Forward

Decrease Positive Caster

or

Increase Negative Caster

Tilt Forward

Decrease Positive Caster

or

Increase Negative Caster

Tilt Backward

Increase Positive Caster

or

Decrease Negative Caster
CAMBER CHANGE

Tilt Outward

Increase Positive Camber

or

Decrease Negative Camber

Tilt Inward

Decrease Positive Camber

or

Increase Negative Camber

FIG. 14—Caster and Camber Adjustments

sary. Then, tighten the upper arm

inner shaft attaching bolts to specifi-

cation. Remove the adjusting bar

(Tool T65P-3OOO-D) and the align-

ment spacers (Tool T65P-3O00-E or

F).

Camber

To adjust the camber angle, install

the tool as outlined above (Fig. 13).

Loosen both inner shaft attaching

bolts and tighten or loosen the hook

nuts to move the inner shaft inboard

or outboard as necessary with Tool

T65P-3OOO-D to increase or decrease

camber (Fig. 13). The camber angle

can be checked without tightening the

inner shaft attaching bolts.

COUGAR, FAIRLANE, FALCON,

MONTEGO, MUSTANG

Be sure all the equipment listed in

Equipment Installation is installed be-

fore adjusting the caster and camber.

Caster is controlled by the front

suspension strut (Fig. 15). To obtain

positive caster, loosen the strut rear

nut and tighten the strut front nut

against the bushing. To obtain nega-

tive caster, loosen the strut front nut

and tighten the strut rear nut against

the bushing.

Camber is controlled by the eccen-

tric cam located at the lower arm at-

tachment to the side rail (Fig. 13).

To adjust the camber, loosen the

camber adjustment bolt nut at the

rear of the body bracket. Spread the

body bracket at the camber adjust-
TER ADJUSTMENT NUTS

EAR INSULATOR

WASHER
FRONT ADJUSTMENT NUT

INNER SLEEVE

TURN NUTS

REARWARD

TO OBTAIN

POSITIVE

CASTER
OUTER SLEEVE

RONT INSULATOR

WASHER

CASTELLATED

NUT

TURN NUTS

FORWARD

TO OBTAIN

NEGATIVE

CASTER

NEGATIVE

CAMBER

SPREAD THIS MEMBER AT

LOWER ARM PIVOT

BUSHING

PRY AT THESE POINTS'

F1371-A

FIG. J5—Caster and Camber Adjustments

ment bolt area just enough to permit

lateral travel of the arm when the ad-

justment bolt is turned. Rotate the

bolt and eccentric clockwise from the

high position to increase camber or

counterclockwise to decrease camber.

After the caster and camber has

been adjusted to specification, torque

the lower arm eccentric bolt nut and

the strut front nut to specification.
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Preliminary Steps

1.
With the car properly positioned

and wheel alignment measuring equip-

ment properly installed, raise the hood

and scribe chalk marks around the

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