2006 FORD TRANSIT wheelbase

2.2 Front Suspension
2.2.1 Springs and Spring Mounting
WARNING: Do not modify, drill, cut
or weld any suspension
components, specifically the
steering gear system, subframe or
anti-roll bars, springs or shock
absorbers including mounting
brackets.
CAUTIONS:
When carrying out welding work the
springs must be covered to protect
them against weld splatter.
Do not touch springs with welding
electrodes or welding tongs.
Make sure that components
loosened or removed and reinstalled
are properly reassembled and the
torque set in accordance with
manufactures requirements.
NOTE: Do not modify the wheelbase or add any
type of frame extension to vehicles fitted with
Interactive Vehicle Dynamics (IVD)
NOTE: Do not damage the surface or corrosion
protection of the spring during disassembly and
installation.
NOTE: For detailed information please contact
the Vehicle Converter Advisory Service at
[email protected].
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2.3 Rear Suspension
2.3.1 Springs and Spring
Mounting
WARNING: Do not modify, drill, cut
or weld any suspension
components, specifically the
steering gear system, sub-frame or
anti-roll bars, springs or shock
absorbers including mounting
brackets.
CAUTIONS:
When carrying out welding work the
springs must be covered to protect
them against weld splatter.
Do not touch springs with welding
electrodes or welding tongs.
Make sure that components
loosened or removed and reinstalled
are properly reassembled and the
torque set in accordance with
manufactures requirements.
NOTE: Do not modify the wheelbase or add any
type of frame extension to vehicles fitted with
Interactive Vehicle Dynamics (IVD)
NOTE: Do not damage the surface or corrosion
protection of the spring during disassembly and
installation.
NOTE: For detailed information please contact
the Vehicle Converter Advisory Service at
[email protected].
2.3.2 Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Remove the rear anti-roll bar on Chassis Cabs,
except on:
•330 and 350 Front Wheel Drive Chassis Cabs
with Box Body or with another conversion that
gives a similar or higher Centre of Gravity
(CoG) height.
•Dual Rear Wheel Chassis Cabs with Box Body
or with another conversion that gives a similar
or higher Centre of Gravity (CoG) height
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2.7 Parking Brake
WARNINGS:
Do not modify the brakes
Do not splice into the parking brake
cable
CAUTION: Make sure that a new
parking brake cable is fitted if
modification to the wheelbase
impacts the existing parking brake
cable.
2.7.1 Relocated Parking Brake
Lever
For improved walk through capability it is
recommended to have the standard handbrake
moved to the outer side between the driver door
and the driver seat. If the handbrake is moved
the wiring will need to be modified/extended to
accommodate this.
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company
representative, or Local Ford Dealer. If they are
unable to help you then please contact the
Vehicle Converter Advisory Service at
[email protected]..

Recommended Relocated Parking Brake Lever location
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WARNING: Excessive heat can build
up from the exhaust system, in
particular from the catalytic
converter. Ensure adequate heat
shields are maintained.
NOTE: The reinforcement plate in cab back
panel to chassis member area must be
maintained, please refer to Figure E74543.
Please refer also to the following Illustrations:
•Refer to: 5.11 Frame and Body Mounting (page
222).
(Figure E74576 - Self Supporting Body
Structure, Figure E74517 - Frame Drilling and
Tube Reinforcing and Figure E74577 - Low
floor Standard Chassis Frame).
•Refer to: 5.7 Roof Opening Panel (page 214).
(Figure E74678 - Driver's Standing Head
Room).
For any conversion structure attached to or
mounted onto the base vehicle cab structure the
following applies:
•Ensure that neither the conversion structure
nor the existing vehicle structure get
pre-loaded by the assembly process.
•Adhesive jointing is recommended but should
be supplemented with mechanical fasteners
to prevent initial peel and long term failure.
•Spread bolt loads to minimize local stress.
Body Attachment Holes in chassis Frame Top Flange Short Wheelbase
Dimensions (mm)for Body Attachment Holes in chassis Frame Top Flange Short
Wheelbase
110G19A
1406H11B
665J104C
592K101D
730L804E
506M799F
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Body Attachment Holes in chassis Frame Top Flange Medium Wheelbase
Dimensions (mm)for Body Attachment Holes in chassis Frame Top Flange Medium
Wheelbase
110J19A
1406K11B
367L100C
665M101D
592N104E
730P804F
506Q801G
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Body Attachment Holes in chassis Frame Top Flange Long Wheelbase
Dimensions (mm)for Body Attachment Holes in chassis Frame Top Flange Long
Wheelbase
110K19A
1406L11B
450M100C
367N101D
665P104E
592Q800F
730R797G
506S794H
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5.5 Seats
5.5.1 Rear Seat Fixings Positions
- Kombi
CAUTION: Do not install seats in the
rear cargo area of a Van.
the following figure shows the second and third
row seat fixing in the floor. These holes and
positions are independent of the wheelbase.
Refer to: 5.6 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms
(page 211).

Rear Floor Seat Fixing Positions
DescriptionItem
Front Axle Center Line1
Floor Height Step on Front wheel Drive Vehicles2
Second Row Seat3
Third Row Seat4
Rear Floor Seat Fixing Position Dimensions (mm)
GFEDCBA
7521048434131284913721787
Cab Van Floor
NOTE: Cab Van Floor Models are currently only
available for use in Motor Caravan applications
Rear seats, if assembled at a Vehicle Converter
/ Modifier, need to be tested according to ECE
R14, 77/541/EEC and ECE R17 by them. It is
recommended to fix the seat frame at three
locations as shown in the following Figure
E74532 which shows the typical design principle
for Cab Van Floor seat frame fixings on top and
underneath the floor. Fixings should be carried
out as U-type bracket clinching the cross beam.
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