Suspension System - General Information: Adjustments Mercury Sable V

Camber Adjustment

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 front camber.
2. Remove the strut upper mount nuts.
3. Push the strut mount downward and rotate it 180 degrees. When rotated 180 degrees from the original position, camber changes by 0.5 degrees.
4. Install the strut upper mount nuts. Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
5. Recheck the camber settings and adjust as necessary.

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 steering wheel holding device, lock the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
4. Remove the steering gear bellows clamps.
5. Loosen the nuts.
6. Rotate the tie rods as necessary to adjust the toe setting.
7. Tighten the tie-rod jam nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
8. Install the steering gear bellows clamps.
9. Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.

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, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
4. Loosen the toe link nut approximately one full turn.
5. From the opposite side, rotate the toe link bolt to achieve the specified toe setting.
6. While holding the toe link bolt, tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
7. Recheck the toe settings and adjust as necessary.