Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures Ford Bronco II I

CASTER

Caster is built-in at factory and no adjustment is provided. If not within limits, replace parts as required.

Scheme 1

Bronco II & Ranger 2WD

1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove front wheel assemblies. Remove upper ball joint cotter pin and nut. Loosen ball joint nut on lower ball stud. Back nut down to end of stud.
2. Strike spindle near upper and lower ball joints to break spindle loose from ball joint studs. Use Camber Adjuster Remover (D81T-3010-B) to wedge camber adjuster out of spindle.
3. Replace adjuster with desired camber adjuster. Camber adjusters are available in zero, 1/2, 1 and 1 1/2 degree increments.
4. To increase camber (more positive), align slot as follows: on drivers side, point slot rearward. On passenger side, point slot forward.
5. To decrease camber (more negative), align slot as follows: on drivers side, point slot forward. On passenger side, point slot rearward.
6. Apply Loctite or equivalent to lower ball stud and hand start upper ball stud. Hand start lower ball nut. Partially tighten lower ball stud nut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m). Tighten upper ball stud to 85-110 ft. lbs. (115-149 N.m).
7. Finish tightening lower ball stud to 104-146 ft. lbs. (140-198 N.m). Advance nut to the next castellation and install cotter pin. Install front wheel assemblies and lower vehicle.

Bronco II & Ranger 4WD

1. Raise vehicle on hoist and remove wheel assemblies. Remove upper ball joint cotter pin and nut. Loosen lower ball joint nut and back off nut to end of stud.
2. Strike inside of spindle near upper and lower ball joints to break loose from ball joint studs. Remove camber adjustment sleeve. If required, use Pitman Arm Puller (T64P-3590-F) to remove sleeve from spindle.
3. Install camber adjustment sleeve on top ball joint stud with arrow pointing outboard for positive camber and the arrow pointing inboard for negative camber. (Scheme 2) NOTE: Zero camber sleeves will not have an arrow and may be rotated in either direction as long as lugs on yoke engage slots in bushing.
4. Remove lower ball joint stud nut and discard. Install a new nut on lower ball joint stud nut and tighten to 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m). Install new nut on top ball joint stud and tighten to 85-100 ft. lbs. (115-136 N.m).
5. Advance nut until castellation aligns with cotter pin hole and install cotter pin. Finish tightening lower nut to 95-110 ft. lbs. (129-149 N.m). Reinstall wheel assemblies and lower vehicle. Check camber and adjust toe.

Scheme 2

TOE

1. Loosen clamp bolts at each end of spindle connecting rod tube. Rotate sleeve until correct toe alignment is obtained.
2. With clamps centered between adjustment sleeve lock ring nibs, position clamp bolts horizontally on bottom of tube and with nuts toward front (rear) of vehicle. (Scheme 3) Tighten sleeve to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m).
3. Recheck toe alignment to ensure no changes have occurred when clamps were tightened. Check that steering wheel is centered.

Scheme 3

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (RANGER 2WD)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (RANGER 4WD/BRONCO II)