Suspension System - General Information: Adjustments Ford Explorer IV

Camber and Caster Adjustment - Front

1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front caster and camber.
2. Loosen the upper arm bolt(s) and adjust the caster and camber settings. Refer to the following chart. When making adjustments that require moving both the front and the rear of the upper arm, move both ends of the arm equally. Adjustment Front of Upper Arm Rear of Upper Arm Increase caster Out In Decrease caster In Out Increase camber Out Out Decrease camber In In Increase caster and camber simultaneously Out - Decrease caster and camber simultaneously In
3. Tighten the upper arm bolt(s) to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
4. Remove and discard the LF lower control arm rearward nut.
5. Install a new LF lower control arm rearward nut.
6. Position the LF lower control arm until the caster split is within specification.
7. Tighten the LF lower control arm rearward nut to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
8. Recheck the camber and caster, adjust as necessary.
9. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe.

Toe Adjustment - Front

1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe.
2. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
3. Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
4. Remove the clamps.
5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.
6. Rotate the front wheel inner tie rods until the toe setting is within specification.
7. Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
8. Install the clamps.
9. Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.

Camber Adjustment - Rear

1. Index-mark the upper arm inboard bolt to the frame.
2. Remove and discard the upper arm inboard bolt and flag nut. Install a new non-flagnut.
3. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the rear camber.
4. Position the upper arm until the camber setting is within specification.
5. Tighten the upper arm inboard nut to 250 Nm (185 lb-ft).
6. Recheck the camber settings and adjust as necessary.
7. Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear toe.

Toe Adjustment - Rear

1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the rear toe.
2. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
3. Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
4. Loosen the rear toe link inboard nut.
5. Rotate the rear toe link cam bolt until the toe setting is within specification.
6. While holding the adjustment cam bolt, tighten the toe link inboard nut. Tighten to 275 Nm (202 lb-ft).
7. Recheck the toe settings and adjust if necessary.