1991 FORD FESTIVA wheel alignment

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICAT IONS & PROCEDURES
1991-92 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Ford Motor Co. - Specifications & Procedures
ADJUSTMENTS
CASTER
Caster is permanently set at factory and is not adjustable. Caster should be checked however as a possible cause of suspension complaint.
CAMBER
To adjust camber on Festiva, see Fig. 1
. Camber adjustment on Capri is similar. Instead of 2 strut mount studs, Capri has 4 studs.

Fig. 1: Adjusting Front Camber

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
FRONT TOE-IN NOTE:Before adjusting alignm ent, check riding height. Riding height m ust be checked with vehicle on level
floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several tim es and allow suspension to settle.
NOTE:See Fig. 2 for toe-in adjustm ent procedures.
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Fig. 2: Adjusting Front Toe
-In
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
REAR TOE-IN
Festiva
Capri
Rear toe should be adjusted before setting front alignment angles. To adjust rear toe, loosen lock nuts and rotate adjustment link on rear
control arms.
ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (CAPRI)
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (FESTIVA)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:On Festiva, rear toe is not adjustable.
ApplicationPreferredRange
Camber (1)
Front.8.05 To 1.55
Rear-.03-.78 To .72
Caster (1) 1.6.85 To 2.35
Toe-In (1)
Front.30 To .6
Rear.30 To .6
Toe-In (2)
Front.15 (4)0 To .3 (0 To 7.5)
Rear.15 (4)0 To .3 (0 To 7.5)
Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) (1) 12.36N/A
(1)- Measurement in degrees.
(2)- Measurement in inches (mm).
ApplicationPreferredRange
Camber (1) .67-.25 To 1.58
Caster (1) 1.58.33 To 1.83
Toe-In (1) .28.04 To .52
Toe-In (2) .14 (3.5).02 To .26 (.5 To 6.5)
Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) (1) 14.18N/A
(1)- Measurement in degrees.
(2)- Measurement in inches (mm).
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (CAPRI)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FESTIVA)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Strut Upper Mounting Nuts17-21 (23-29)
Tie Rod Jamb Nut
Front26-30 (35-40)
Rear41-47 (55-64)
Wheel Lug Nuts66-87 (89-118)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Strut Upper Mounting Nuts32-45 (43-61)
Tie Rod Jamb Nut22-37 (30-50)
Wheel Lug Nuts66-87 (89-118)
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