Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures Ford Escort V

RIDING HEIGHT

Note. Before wheel alignment is performed, riding height must be checked and readjusted (if necessary). Riding height is adjustable only on air suspension models.

Note. Riding height information not available.

FLOOR JACK

Front of vehicle may be raised with floor jack by placing jack under front engine crossmember. Rear of vehicle may be raised by placing jack forward of tie rod bracket or under either rear lower control arm-to-chassis mounting bracket. (Scheme 1)

Note. DO NOT lift vehicle by placing jack under front or rear control arms, axle shafts or CV joints.

BUMPER JACK

DO NOT raise vehicle by the bumper at any time.

HOIST

Frame Contact Hoist

On frame contact hoists, adapters must be placed at 4 contact points. Position adapters so they are centered on contact area. All 4 contact points must contact adapters. The rear contact points are located forward of the tie rod-to-body attaching brackets.

Scheme 1

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

Camber is preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted. If camber is not within specification, repair or replace bent or broken parts.

CASTER ADJUSTMENT

Caster is factory set and is not adjustable. If caster is not to specification, repair or replace bent or broken parts.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)

Ensure steering wheel is centered. Loosen tie rod end adjusting sleeve clamp bolts or lock nuts. Turn adjusting sleeve or tie rod to adjust toe-in. (Scheme 2) Tighten tie rod end adjusting sleeve clamp bolt or lock nut.

Scheme 2

TOE IN ADJUSTMENT (REAR)

Toe adjustment is performed on right side of vehicle only. Loosen lateral link lock nuts. Turn lateral link adjustment link to adjust toe. (Scheme 3) After adjustment is made, tighten both lock nuts.

Scheme 3

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS