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Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures: Specifications Lincoln Continental IX

Wheel Alignment

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Continental
Front & Rear Lower Control Arm-To-Body Bolt50-68 (68-92)
Front Upper Shock Mount Nut20 (27)
Tie Rod Lock Nut25-34 (37-47)
Contour, Cougar & Mystique
Rear Control Arm & Bushing Retaining Bolt62 (84)
Tie Rod Lock Nut30 (41)
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car
Cam Retaining Nut129 (175)
Tie Rod Sleeve Clamp Bolts21 (29)
Escort & Tracer
Rear Control Arm & Bushing Bolt63-86 (86-116)
Tie Rod Lock Nut25-29 (34-39)
Upper Strut Mount Nut34-47 (47-63)
Mark VIII
Front Suspension
Cam Bolt98-114 (133-155)
Lower Control Arm Strut Nut94-126 (127-172)
Tie Rod Lock Nut50-67 (68-92)
Rear Suspension
Camber Adjustment Nut34-47 (47-63)
Cam Bolt34-47 (47-63)
Lower Arm Inner Pivot Nut141-190 (191-258)
Mustang
Rear Camber Adjustment Nut66 (90)
Tie Rod Lock Nut41 (55)
Upper Strut Mount Nut30 (40)
Sable & Taurus
Sedan
Front Strut Mounting Bracket Nut22-30 (30-40)
Front Tie Rod Lock Nut35-46 (47-63)
Rear Alignment Kit Cam Nut40-55 (54-74)
Rear Control Arm-To-Spindle Nut50-68 (68-92)
Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt14-19 (19-26)
Rear Suspension Tension Strut-To-Spindle Nut34-46 (46-63)
Upper Rear Suspension Arm-To-Body Bolt72-97 (98-132)
Station Wagon
Front Strut Mounting Bracket Nut22-30 (30-40)
Front Tie Rod Lock Nut35-46 (47-63)
Lower Rear Control Arm-To-Body Nut50-68 (68-92)
Rear Alignment Kit Cam Nut50-68 (68-92)
Rear Control Arm-To-Spindle Nut50-68 (68-92)
Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket-To-Lower Arm Bolt14-19 (19-26)
Rear Strut Mounting Upper Mounting Nut19-25 (25-34)
Rear Suspension Tension Strut-To-Spindle Nut35-46 (46-63)
Upper Rear Suspension Arm-To-Body Bolt72-97 (98-132)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationPreferredRange
Continental
Camber (1)
Front0.20.4 To 0
Rear0.71.2 To -0.2
Caster (1)4.43.4 To 5.4
Toe-In (1)
Front0.10.45 To 0.05
Rear0.10.05 To 0.45
Toe-In (2)
Front0.10 (-2.5)0.22 To 0.02 (-5.5 To 0.5)
Rear0.10 (2.5)0.02 To 0.22 (-0.5 To 5.5)
Contour & Mystique
Camber (1)
Front0.51.8 To 0.8
Rear0.51.8 To 0.8
Caster (1)2.31.2 To 3.3
Toe-In (1)
Front00.17 To 0.17
Rear0.30.12 To 0.52
Toe-In (2)
Front00.04 To 0.04 (-1 To 1)
Rear0.08 (1.9)0.03 To 0.13 (0.7 To 3.1)
1999 Cougar
Camber (1)
Front0.51.83 To 0.77
Rear0.51.82 To 0.76
Caster (1)2.31.23 To 3.31
Toe-In (1)
Front00.17 To 0.17
Rear0.30.12 To 0.52
Toe-In (2)
Front00.04 To 0.04 (-1 To 1)
Rear0.08 (1.9)0.03 To 0.13 (0.7 To 3.1)
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Mark VIII
Camber (1)0.51.25 To 0.25
Caster (1)5.54.75 To 6.25
Toe-In (1)0.130.37 To 0.12
Toe-In (2)0.06 (-1.5)0.18 To 0.06 (-4.5 To 1.5)
Escort & Tracer
Camber (1)
Front0.41.15 To 0.35
Rear1.182.18 To -0.18
Caster (1)2.31.55 To 3.05
Toe-In (1)
Front0.20 To 0.4
Rear0.20.1 To 0.5
Toe-In (2)
Front0.08 (2)0.02 To 0.18 (-0.5 To 4.5)
Rear0.08 (2)0.04 To 0.2 (-1 To 5)
1998 Mustang
Camber (1)0.61.35 To 0.15
Caster (1)3.42.65 To 4.15
Toe-In (1)0.250 To 0.5
Toe-In (2)0.12 (3)0 To 0.24 (0 To 6)
1999 Mustang
Camber (1)
Front0.51.25 To 0.25
Rear0.70.9 To -0.5
Caster (1)3.22.45 To 3.95
Toe-In (1)
Front0.250 To 0.5
Rear0.250.1 To 0.4
Toe-In (2)
Front0.12 (3)0 To 0.24 (0 To 6)
Rear0.12 (3)0.05 To 0.2 (1.5 To 5)
Sable & Taurus (Sedan & Wagon)
Camber (1)
Front0.51.1 To 0.1
Rear0.61.3 To -0.1
Caster (1)3.82.8 To 4.8
Toe-In (1)
Front0.20.45 To 0.5
Rear0.120.13 To 0.37
Toe-In (2)
Front0.1 (-2.5)0.22 To 0.03 (-5.5 To 1)
Rear0.06 (1.5)0.06 To 0.18 (-1.5 To 4.5)
Town Car
Camber (1)0.51.25 To 0.25
Caster (1)6.05.25 To 6.75
Toe-In (1)0.130.37 To 0.12
Toe-In (2)0.06 (-1.5)0.18 To 0.06 (-4.5 To 1.5)
(1) Measurement in degrees. (2) Measurement in inches (millimeters).
(1)Measurement in degrees.
(2)Measurement in inches (millimeters).

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