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 lock nuts. Loosen steering gear dust boot outer retaining clips. While holding tie rod end, rotate tie rod to adjust toe-in. Clean and lubricate tie rod end threads. Tighten tie rod end lock nut to specification. Align steering gear dust boots and install retaining clips.
TEMPO & TOPAZ
Loosen spindle-to-lower arm attaching nut. Rotate adjusting cam to obtain correct toe-in. While holding adjusting cam, tighten rear adjusting cam attaching nut. (Scheme 1)
Scheme 1
ESCORT
Loosen rear tie rod adjusting nut "B" and slide tie rod toward rear of vehicle to decrease toe-in. (Scheme 2) Loosen rear tie rod adjusting nut "A" and slide tie-rod toward front of vehicle to increase toe-in. After adjustment is made, tighten both adjusting nuts to specification.
Scheme 2
| Application | Fraction | Decimal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camber (Degrees) | 13/32 +/- 45/64 | (.40 +/- .70) | |
| Caster (Degrees) (1) | 2 19/64 +/- 3/4 | (2.3 +/- .75) | |
| Toe-in (Inches) | |||
| Front | 3/32 +/- 1/8 | (.10 +/- .13) | |
| Rear | 3/32 +/- 1/16 | (.10 +/- .06) | |
| Toe-in (Degrees) | |||
| Front | 3/16 +/- 1/4 | (.20 +/- .25) | |
| Rear | 3/16 +/- 1/8 | (.20 +/- .13) | |
| (1) Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°). | |||
| (1) | Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°). |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (ESCORT & ESCORT GT)
| Application | Fraction | Decimal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camber (Degrees) | 13/32 +/- 45/64 | (.40 +/- .70) | |
| Caster (Degrees) (1) | 2 13/32 +/- 3/4 | (2.4 +/- .75) | |
| Toe-in (Inches) | |||
| Front | 3/4 +/- 5/64 | (-.05 +/- .08) | |
| Rear | 0 +/- 11/64 | (0 +/- .17) | |
| Toe-in (Degrees) | |||
| Front | 3/32 +/- 5/32 | (.10 +/- .16) | |
| Rear | 0 +/- 11/32 | (0 +/- .34) | |
| (1) Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°). | |||
| (1) | Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°). |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (TEMPO & TOPAZ)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Lower Control Arm Inner | ||
| Pivot-To-Subframe Adjusting Nut | 96-110 (130-150) | |
| Rear Adjusting Cam Attaching Nut (Tempo & Topaz) | 30-40 (40-54) | |
| Rear Control Arm Adjusting Rod Lock Nut | 41-59 (55-80) | |
| Rear Lower Control Arm Inner | ||
| Pivot-To-Frame Bracket Adjusting Nut | 70 (230) | |
| Rear Tie Rod Adjusting Nut "B" (1) | 35-50 (47-68) | |
| Strut Mount-to-Strut Tower Attaching Nut | 20-30 (27-40) | |
| Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve Clamp Bolt | 20-22 (27-30) | |
| Tie Rod End Lock Nut | 35-50 (48-68) | |
| Tie Rod End-to-Steering Knuckle (2) | 27-32 (36-43) | |
| Upper Control Arm Inner | ||
| Pivot-to-Frame Adjusting Bolt | 98 (130) | |
| Upper Control Arm Inner Shaft-to-Frame Bolt | 100-140 (136-190) | |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 80-105 (108-142) | |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||
| Rear Tie Rod Adjusting Nut "A" (1) | 72-144 (8-16) | |
| (1) (Scheme 2) (2) Tighten to specification, then continue until cotter pin slots are aligned with hole. Install new cotter pin. | ||
| (1) | (Scheme 2) |
| (2) | Tighten to specification, then continue until cotter pin slots are aligned with hole. Install new cotter pin. |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS