Suspension System - General Information: Adjustments Ford Fusion I рестайлинг

Wheel Alignment Angles

Front toe is adjusted through the use of adjustable tie-rod ends. Front caster is adjusted by installing new upper control arms with offset bushings. The upper arms can adjust caster angles ± 0.4 degrees and have separate part numbers. Front camber is not adjustable on the vehicle. Rear toe is adjusted through the use of adjustable toe links. Rear caster is not adjustable on the vehicle. Rear camber is adjusted through the use of a cam bolt that attaches the rear lower control arm to the rear subframe.

Scheme 1

Camber is the vertical tilt of the wheel when viewed from the front. Camber can be positive or negative and has a direct affect on tire wear.

Scheme 2

Caster is the deviation from vertical of an imaginary line drawn through the ball joints when viewed from the side. The Caster Adjustment - Front will give the vehicle the best directional stability characteristics when loaded and driven. The caster setting is not related to tire wear.

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

The vehicle toe setting affects tire wear and directional stability.

Caster Adjustment - Front

Note. If caster adjustment is necessary to resolve a vehicle alignment issue, then installing a revised upper control arm(s) is an acceptable method. This procedure should not be routinely performed with all alignments and only after all other possible sources have been inspected and corrected as necessary.

1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the caster.
2. Use the following table and the measurements taken in Step 1 to determine which front upper control arm should be installed. Part Number Degree of Change 3084 RH + 0.4 degree 3084 RH - 0.4 degree 3091 LH + 0.4 degree 3091 LH - 0.4 degree
3. Install a revised front upper control arm(s) as necessary. For additional information, refer to «FRONT SUSPENSION»(ref-291927) article.
4. Recheck the front caster settings and adjust as necessary.
5. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to «Toe Adjustment - Front»(ref-291854-S27606627302008073000000) .

Camber Adjustment - Rear

Note. Before carrying out a camber adjustment, check the tires for the correct pressure. Inspect the tires for incorrect wear or damage. Inspect the front suspension components for wear or damage.

1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the rear camber.
2. Loosen the rear camber adjustment nut.
3. Rotate the camber adjustment bolt until the camber setting is within specifications.
4. Tighten the camber adjustment nut to 101 Nm (74 lb-ft).
5. Recheck the rear camber and adjust as necessary.

Toe Adjustment - Front

1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
2. Turn the engine OFF and, using a suitable steering wheel holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
3. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front toe.
4. Remove the steering gear bellows clamps.
5. Loosen the tie-rod jam nuts.
6. Rotate the tie rods until the toe setting is within specifications.
7. Tighten the jam nuts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
8. Install the steering gear bellows clamps.
9. Recheck the front toe settings and adjust as necessary.

Toe Adjustment - Rear

1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the rear toe.
2. Loosen the toe link jam nuts.
3. Rotate the toe link adjusting rod until the toe setting is within specifications.
4. Tighten the toe link jam nuts to 84 Nm (62 lb-ft).
5. Recheck the rear toe and adjust as necessary.