Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures: Other Ford Aerostar I

PRE-MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Check tire pressure for correct inflation. Specifications can be found on door pillar, side wall of tire, sun visor or glove box. Ensure trunk is empty (except for spare tire and jack). Normalize springs by bouncing vehicle several times.

Measure riding height as shown. (Scheme 1)and (Scheme 2). Refer to RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table. If riding height is not within specification, check suspension parts and repair as necessary before proceeding with wheel alignment. For lean correction, use front shim (389117-S2) or rear shim (E37A-5742-AA) for adjustment of 1/4" (6 mm) or less.

RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

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AEROSTAR

To raise front of vehicle, position floor jack under horizontal portion of underbody frame member, behind front wheel of side to be lifted. (Scheme 3) To raise rear of vehicle, position floor jack under horizontal portion of underbody frame member, ahead of wheel on side to be lifted.

ALL OTHER MODELS

Floor jack may be used under rear axle, or front suspension lower control arms while observing following precautions

1. Never use jack on any part of underbody.
2. DO NOT raise entire vehicle at side rail, with jack midway between front and rear wheels, or permanent body damage may result.
3. DO NOT allow lifting plate fingers to contact axle cover plate when lifting at rear axle housing.
4. If vehicle is equipped with a stabilizer bar, DO NOT lift at rear axle housing. (Scheme 4)- (Scheme 10).

BUMPER JACK

Use bumper jack, if supplied as original equipment with vehicle, to change flat tire only. If vehicle is not supplied with a bumper-type jack, DO NOT lift vehicle with by at any time.

Note. Always follow hoist manufacturer's instructions. DO NOT allow hoist or adapters to contact exhaust or steering components. Frame contact must be made. Use adapters if necessary.

AXLE CONTACT HOIST

Ensure hoist contacts lower control arms or front crossmember, and rear axle.

Vehicle may be raised on single-post or twin-post swiveling arm, or ramp-type drive hoist. If using single-post hoist, ensure lifting arms, pads or ramps are positioned at proper lifting points, and adequate underbody clearance is maintained. To ensure underbody clearance, place wooden blocks between lifting pads and frame at lift points. (Scheme 3)

If vehicle is raised on a twin-post hoist, use caution not to damage suspension, rear axle cover and/or steering linkage components. The front end adapters should be carefully positioned, as near wheels as possible, to ensure maximum contact under center of lower suspension arms or spring supports.

Rear suspension hoist adapters (forks) should be placed under rear axle tubes. These adapters must not interfere with lower control arm mounting brackets or hydraulic brake tubes. To avoid damage, DO NOT allow hoisting forks to contact axle housing rear cover, stabilizer bar or brackets.

Vehicle may be raised on single-post or twin-post swiveling arm, or ramp-type drive hoist as long as wide hoist adapters are used. If using single-post hoist, ensure lifting arms, pads or ramps are positioned at proper lifting points, and adequate underbody clearance is maintained.

If vehicle is to be raised on a twin-post hoist, use caution not to damage suspension, rear axle cover and/or steering linkage components. DO NOT allow lift pads to contact exhaust system components. (Scheme 4)- (Scheme 10).

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Scheme 10

To adjust front camber, loosen 2 upper control arm nuts. Add or remove equal amount of shims from shim pack. Adding or removing an unequal amount of shims from shim pack will change caster. (Scheme 11) Tighten upper control arm nuts to 70-100 ft. lbs. (95-135 N.m) when adjustment is complete.

Scheme 11

EXPLORER & RANGER (DANA 28 AXLE)

1. Measure camber to determine if adjustment is required. If camber adjustment is required, raise vehicle. Remove front wheel and caliper assembly.
2. Remove upper ball joint castle nut and discard. Remove camber adjuster and rotate 180 degrees. (Scheme 12) Install new upper ball joint castle nut and tighten to 104 ft. lbs. (104 N.m). Install caliper and wheel assembly. Check alignment to verify correct adjustment.

Note. DO NOT bend axles or radius arms to change alignment.

EXPLORER & RANGER (DANA 35 AXLE)

1. Measure camber and caster to determine if adjustment is required. Record specifications for use in selection of camber/caster adjusters. To adjust, raise vehicle and remove front wheel assembly. Remove caliper and steering knuckle assembly.
2. Remove pinch bolt and camber/caster adjuster from axle. (Scheme 12) Install appropriate camber/caster adjuster and rotate to desired adjustment. See «CAMBER/CASTER ADJUSTER SPECIFICATION TABLE»(ref-54850-S08097802382001011800000). Install caliper, steering knuckle and wheel assembly. Check alignment to verify correct adjustment.

CAMBER/CASTER ADJUSTER SPECIFICATION

Scheme 12

"E" SERIES

There is no manufacturer-approved method of camber adjustment. If caster adjustment is necessary, install Caster Service Kit (E5TZ-3KO64-A) on radius arm to correct excessive caster split.

"F" SERIES (2WD)

1. Measure camber and caster to determine if adjustment is required. Record specifications for use in selection of camber/caster adjusters. To adjust, raise vehicle and remove front wheel assembly. Remove caliper and steering knuckle assembly.
2. Remove upper ball joint castle nut and discard. Install appropriate camber/caster adjuster and rotate to desired adjustment. See «CAMBER/CASTER ADJUSTER SPECIFICATION TABLE»(ref-54850-S08097802382001011800000) . Install new upper ball joint castle nut and tighten to 104 ft. lbs. (104 N.m). Install caliper and wheel assembly. Check alignment to verify correct adjustment.

F150/250 (4WD)

1. Camber can be adjusted by changing the upper ball joint mounting sleeve. If camber adjustment is required, raise vehicle and remove front wheel assembly.
2. Remove caliper and steering knuckle assembly. Remove ball joint mounting sleeve using pitman arm puller (if necessary). Install replacement ball joint mounting sleeve.
3. If increased camber is required, point arrow on mounting sleeve outward. If decreased camber is required, point arrow on mounting sleeve inward. Install caliper and steering knuckle/ball joint assembly. Apply Loctite and partially tighten lower ball joint to 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m).
4. Install new upper ball joint and tighten to 85-100 ft. lbs. (115-135 N.m). Tighten lower ball joint to 95-110 ft. lbs. (54 N.m). Install wheel assembly and check alignment to verify correct adjustment.

F350 (4WD)

Camber and caster are not adjustable on 4WD and "F" Series Super Duty monobeam-design vehicles.

Start engine. Center steering wheel. Secure steering wheel with holder and turn engine off. Loosen tie rod end lock nut. Loosen steering gear dust boot clamp(s) at tie rod end. Turn tie rod end to obtain correct toe-in. Tighten lock nut to 43-50 ft. lbs. (58-67 N.m). Ensure steering gear dust boot is straight after adjustment. Tighten dust boot clamp.

1. Measure toe-in with front wheels straight ahead, and steering wheel locked in a centered position. Adjust toe-in by loosening clamps, and adjusting sleeve to obtain correct specification and maintain steering wheel in centered position.
2. If steering wheel is not centered to begin with, determine which tire assembly is out of adjustment, and compensate that side to center the steering wheel. Multiple attempts may be necessary to properly center steering wheel.
3. When tightening clamps, ensure clamp bolts are positioned so there will be no interference with other parts throughout entire travel of steering linkage.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (AEROSTAR) (1)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (EXPLORER) (1)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (RANGER) (1)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (BRONCO & F150) (1)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (F250/350) (1)

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Camber/Caster Specification Tables (Bronco, "E" & "F" Series W/ Aftermarket Modifications). Scheme 14