204-00-5 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-5 --
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Possible
Sources -
l ncorrect front crossmem ber
alignment.
Action
Using the special tool, CHECK
the front crossmember align- ment.
Worn front wheel bearings. CHECK
the wheel bearings.
REFER to: Wheel Bearing
lnspection (204-00 Suspen-
sion System
- General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
I Wheels and tires. I . GO to Pinpoint Test A. I
Steering wheel off-center Vehicle attitude incorrect (front
or rear is high or low).
Tracks incorrectly CHECK for abnormal loading,
spring sag or non-standard
springs.
-
Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged. CHECK the steering system.
REFER to: (21 1-00 Steering
System
- General Information)
Steering System (Diagnosis and Testing),
Steering System
- 1.6L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
(Diagnosis and Testing).
Suspension lower arm ball
joint. CARRY
OUT the Ball Joint
lnspection component test in
this procedure.
lncorrect wheel alignment. ADJUST
the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
lncorrect front suspension toe,
castor or camber angles. CHECK
the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
INSTALL new suspension
components as necessary.
~ncorrecGar suspension toe
or camber angles. CHECK
the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
INSTALL new suspension
components as necessary.
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Front or rear suspension
damage. INSTALL new
suspension
components as necessary.
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204-00-7 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Possible Sources Action
1. Worn front wheel bearings I GO to Pinpoint Test B. I
I Wheels and tires I GO to Pinpoint Test B. I
Front or rear suspension
damage. CHECK and INSTALL new
suspension components as
necessary.
lncorrect wheel alignment. ADJUST the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
Damaged or worn front wheel
bearings. CHECK
the front wheel bear-
ings.
REFER to: Wheel Bearing
Inspection (204-00 Suspen-
sion System
- General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
Wheels and tires. CHECK the tires. BALANCE or
INSTALL new tires as neces-
sary.
I Incorrect wheel alignment. I ADJUST the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged. CHECK the steering system.
REFER to: (2
11 -00 Steering
System
- General Information)
Steering System (Diagnosis
and Testing),
Steering System
- I .6L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
(Diagnosis and Testing).
Front strut and spring assem-
1 blies. CARRY OUT
the Strut or
Shock Absorber Testing
component test in this
procedure.
CHECK and INSTALL new
suspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Front Strut and
Spring Assembly (204-01
Front Suspension, Disas-
sembly and Assembly).
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204-00-8 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Possible
Sources Action
Pinpoint Tests
Damaged front suspension
lower
arm(s).
PINPOINT TEST A : DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
INSTALL a new lower arm(s).
REFER to: Lower Arm (204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and installation).
I
A WARNING:To avoid personal injury due to the loss of vehicle control, the inspection should
be carried out by two people to maintain safe driving conditions. Adequate grip should
always be maintained oh the steering wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in personal injury.
N0TE:The following conditions must be met when evaluating the vehicle.
N0TE:The tire swapping procedures are for bi-directional rotating tires only.
Al: SWAP THE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (1 00-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation), Lifting (Description and Operation).
- Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire
assembly with the front right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
+ Yes
GO to A2.
+ No
Vehicle condition corrected.
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204-01 -2 Front Suspension 204-01 -2
SPECIFICATIONS
I Top mount retaining nuts I 25 I 18 I - I
Torque Specifications
I Thrust bearing retaining nut I 48 I 35 I - I
Stabilizer bar connecting link to strut and spring
retaining nut Ib-in
I Wheel
knuckle to suspension strut pinch bolt I 85 I 63 I - I
Ib-ft Item Nm
Brake caliper anchor plate retaining bolts
Lower arm ball joint to wheel knuckle retaining nut
I Steering gear retaining bolts I 48 I 35 I - I
Tie-rod end retaining nut
Stabilizer bar clamp retaining bolts
Stabilizer bar to connecting link retaining nut
Fb.wer arm front retaining bolt I
70
48
I Lower arm rear clamp retaining bolts I 55 I 41 I - I
48
55
55
I Crossmember front retaining bolts I 70 I 52 I - I
52
35
I Crossmember rear retaining bolts 1 Iq5 1 85 I - I
-
-
35
41
41
I Crossmember inner and outer retaining bolts 1 175 1 129 1 - I
-
-
-
I Wheel hub retaining nut 1290 1214 1 - I
I Engine support insulator center bolt I 48 I 35 I - I
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Wheel speed sensor retaining nut
a) Refer to the procedure in this section.
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204-01 -9 Front Suspension 204-0 I -9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Stabilizer Bar(l4 752 0)
i , Special Tool(s1
General Equipment
205524
I Transmission jack 1
Alignment Pins, Subframe
205-524 (1 5-1 22)
I Wooden block I
Removal
1. N0TE:Make sure the road wheels are in the
straight ahead position.
Centralize the steering and lock
it in position.
2. Detach the steering column shaft from the
steering gear pinion.
Discard the retaining bolt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to: Jacking
(100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description
and Operation)
I Lifting (1 00-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
4. N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the
ball joint from rotating.
Detach the stabilizer bar connecting link from
the stabilizer bar on both sides.
5. Remove the engine support insulator.
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204-04-5 Wheels and Tires 204-04-5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Possible Sources Action
Wheel bearings worn.
INSTALL new wheel bearings
as necessary. REFER to:
Front Wheel Bearing
(204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and Installation),
Rear Wheel Bearing (204-02
Rear Suspension, Removal
and Installation).
Suspension components, bushings and ball joints. CHECK or INSTALL new
suspension components as
necessary.
Excessive lateral or radial
runout of wheel or tire. BALANCE
the wheel and tire
assemblies. Using a suitable
dial indicator gauge and
holding fixture, CHECK lateral
and radial
runout of the wheel
and tire assemblies. INSTALL
new wheel and tire assemblies
as necessary. REFER to: (204-
04 Wheels and Tires)
Specifications (Specifications),
Wheel and Tire (Removal and
Installation).
Damaged wheel. I INSPECT the wheel rims for
damage. BALANCE the wheel
and tire assemblies. Using a
suitable dial indicator gauge
and holding fixture, CHECK Wobble or shimmy affecting
wheel
runout
lateral and radial runout of the
wheel and tire assemblies.
INSTALL new wheel and tire
assemblies as necessary.
REFER to: (204-04 Wheels and
Tires)
Specifications (Specifications),
Wheel and Tire (Removal and
Installation).
Front wheel bearing. CHECK or INSTALL new wheel
bearings as necessary.
' REFER to: Front Wheel
Bearing (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and
Installation).
Excessive vehicle vibration,
rough steering Suspension components. CHECK or INSTALL new
suspension components as
necessary.
ADJUST the tire
pressure(s). Vehicle vibrations from wheels
and tires
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Incorrect tire pressure(s).
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205-0414 Front Drive Halfshafts 205-04-4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Front Drive Halfshafts
Inspection and Verification 3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported
concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) c.# '
1. Verify the customer concern. before proceeding
to the next step.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical
or electrical damage.
Symptom Chart - Front Drive Halfshafts
Symptom Chart
Symptom
Possible Sources Action
Clicking, Popping or Grinding
Noises While Turning Inadequate or contaminated INSPECT, CLEAN and
I lubricant in the inner or outer I LUBRICATE as necessary.
I Outer Constant Velocity (CV)
I Joint Boot - in this section.
front drive halfshaft constant
velocity (CV) joint.
REFER to Constant
Velocity (CV) Joint Boot -
Wheel bearings, brakes,
suspension or steering
components.
Another component contacting
front drive halfshaft assembly.
--
INSPECT and REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 204-00 [Suspension
System
- General Information]
1 206-00 [Brake System -
General Information] I 21 1-00
[Steering System
- General
Information].
INSPECT and REPAIR as
necessary.
- --
Vibration at Highway Speeds
Shudder Vibration During
Acceleration. Out of balance front wheels or
tires. Balance wheels and tires as
necessary.
I Incorrectly seated outer I REPAIR or INSTALL new as I
Out-of-round tires.
constant velocity (CV) joint in necessary.
front wheel hub.
I REFER to Halfshaft LH -
REPAIR or INSTALL new as
necessary.
I I I Halfshaft RH - in this section. I
Excessively high CV joint
operating angles caused by
incorrect ride height. CHECK the ride height,
VERIFY correct spring rate.
CHECK items under Halfshaft
Joint Pullout. REPAIR or INSTALL
new as necessary.
Excessively worn or damaged
I inner or outer front drive half-
- - - - --
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INSPECT and INSTALL new
as necessary.
shaft constant velocity (CV)
joint. REFER
to Halfshaft LH
-
I Halfshaft RH - in this sectionk 1;
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205-04-6 Front Drive Halfshafts 205-04-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Halfshaft LH(14 320 0)
I I Installer, Halfshaft
(%. .
1 All vehicles
1. Loosen the strut and spring assembly top
mount retaining nuts by three turns.
General
Eaui~ment
I Four leg puller I
Tire Lever
Materials
Name Specification
Removal
Manual transmission
1 fluid
A WARNING:Refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheets for the Automatic Transmission
Fluid
E-AW. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
Certain Transmission and Power Steering
fluids supplied to Ford contain additives
which may cause skin irritation or other
skin reactions after contact.
WSD-M2C200-C
2' ACAUTION:~~~ a socket to loosen the
wheel hub retaining nut to prevent damage.
Remove the wheel hub retaining nut.
Discard the wheel hub retaining nut. ,'
3. Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Health For
additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General and
Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal
Information, Description and Operation). and
Installation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
4m Ac~u~10~:~rotect the ball joint seal using
a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Detach the lower arm ball joint from the
wheel knuckle.
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