JACKING & HOISTING
| WARNING | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
| CAUTION | Before lifting vehicles equipped with air suspension, disconnect negative battery cable or turn off air suspension switch. Switch is located in trunk, on left front side of inner panel. |
FLOOR JACK
| CAUTION | Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. The wheel still on the ground could cause the vehicle to move. The jack provided with the vehicle is intended to be used in an emergency for changing a deflated tire. To avoid damage to the vehicle, never use the jack to hoist the vehicle for any other purpose. Under no circumstances should the vehicle ever be lifted by the front control arms, rear stabilizer or differential housing. Severe damage to the vehicle could result. Do no attempt to use jack pressure on either the front bumper or the rear bumper of any vehicle. Damage to the bumper covers will occur. |
For lifting points (Scheme 1)
HOIST
| CAUTION | Do not allow the hoist adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer bar, rear subframe stabilizer brackets or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator. Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters of two-post hoists prior to lifting the vehicle. Never use the differential housing as a lift point. Damage to the differential housing and cover. To prevent possible damage to the underbody, do not drive the vehicle onto the drive-on hoist without first checking for possible interference. |
For lifting points (Scheme 1)
Scheme 1
RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Note. Before performing wheel alignment, perform preliminary visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING under BASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
Note. Before performing wheel alignment, check and adjust riding height as necessary. Riding height is adjustable only on models equipped with air suspension.
| CAUTION | On vehicles equipped with air suspension, disconnect negative battery cable or turn off air suspension switch. Switch is located in trunk, on left front side of inner panel. |
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Vehicle ride height can only be measured accurately after accurate trim test has been performed using New Generation Star (NGS) tester, or equivalent scan tool. See appropriate ELECTRONIC article in SUSPENSION. To calculate ride height (Scheme 2)and (Scheme 3). For ride height specifications (Scheme 4) If ride height does not meet specification, and no unusual load is present, check for damaged components or non-standard replacement suspension components.
Scheme 2
Scheme 3
Scheme 4
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
Note. Vehicle ride height must be checked after vehicle is positioned on alignment rack, and prior to compensation of alignment rack sensors. See RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT . Camber adjustment can effect caster and toe settings.
Front
- If necessary, remove and discard the cam bolt retainer flag. (Scheme 5) Loosen the cam bolt nut. (Scheme 6) Rotate the cam bolt to adjust camber. (Scheme 7)
- While holding the cam bolt, tighten the nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures__torque-specifications). Recheck the camber, caster and toe, and adjust as needed.
Scheme 5
Scheme 6
Scheme 7
Rear
Rear camber is not adjustable. If camber is not within specification, check for damaged suspension components, deteriorated bushings or distorted body mounting points. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Note. Caster adjustment can effect camber and toe settings. The left caster bushing may have a centering washer that needs to be removed and discarded prior to adjustment.
- Loosen the nut and move the arm inward to decrease the caster and outward to increase the caster. (Scheme 8) See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures).
- While holding the arm, tighten the nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures__torque-specifications). Recheck the camber, caster and toe, and adjust as needed.
Scheme 8
- Start the engine and center the steering wheel. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the "straight forward" position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the brake pedal. Remove the clamps from the bellows boot. (Scheme 9)
- Clean and lubricate the nuts and the tie-rod end threads. Loosen the nuts. Do not allow the bellows boot to twist when the tie-rod is rotated. Rotate the tie-rods to obtain the correct toe setting. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures).
- Start the engine and recenter the steering wheel. Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary. Tighten the nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures__torque-specifications). Install the clamps.
Scheme 9
Rear toe-in is not adjustable.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Camber Adjustment Nut | 166 (225) | |
| Caster Adjustment Nut | ||
| 21 mm Socket | 129 (175) | |
| 24 mm Socket | 148 (200) | |
| Tie Rod Lock Nut | 41 (55) | |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
