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Ford Festiva. Instruction - part 101

Rear Hub Lock Nut

18-21 (25-29)

Spindle Attaching Nuts

31-45 (43-61)

Strut Lower Mounting Bolt

40-50 (54-68)

Strut Rod Upper Flanged Nut

12-18 (16-25)

Torsion Beam Pivot Bolts

69-87 (93-118)

Upper Body Bracket Mounting Bolts

40-50 (54-68)

Wheel Lug Nuts

67-88 (90-120)

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JACKING & HOISTING

1991-92 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Ford Motor Co. - Jacking & Hoisting

JACKING & HOISTING

FRAME & UNDERBODY

The following illustrations indicate areas (parts) of the underbody and frame which may be used to raise and support the vehicle, using either
floor jack or hoist. These points are indicated by shaded areas on the frame. See

Fig. 1

Fig. 1: Jacking & Hoisting Points Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

OUTERBODY

Those points designated on the outline of the body were specifically designed to facilitate the use of the vehicle's own jack. These jacking
points are indicated by circular dots on the outline of the body. See

Fig. 1

. If floor jack or hoist is employed, extreme care should be

exercised to avoid damaging the outer body shell.

NOTE:

The JACKING & HOISTING illustrations are not intended to represent the exact structure of each
vehicle's frame, underbody or body outline. They are presented only to give the mechanic some point
of reference.

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1983-95 WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Pre-Alignment Inspection Procedures

PRE-ALIGNMENT CHECKS

Before making wheel alignment adjustment, perform the following checks:

1. Tires should be equal in size and runout must not be excessive. Tires and wheels should be in balance, and inflated to manufacturer's

specifications.

2. Wheel bearings must be properly adjusted. Steering linkage and suspension must not have excessive looseness. Check for wear in tie rod

ends and ball joints.

3. Steering gear box must not have excessive play. Check and adjust to manufacturer's specifications.
4. Vehicle must be at curb height with full fuel load and spare tire in vehicle. No extra load should be on vehicle.
5. Vehicle must be level with floor and with suspension settled. Jounce front and rear of vehicle several times and allow it to settle to

normal curb height.

6. If steering wheel is not centered with front wheels in straight-ahead position, correct by shortening one tie rod adjusting sleeve and

lengthening opposite sleeve equal amounts.

7. Ensure wheel lug nuts are tightened to torque specifications.

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RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1991-92 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Ford Motor Co. - Riding Height Adjustment

RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1. Examine vehicle and ensure front or rear end is not higher or lower than normal. Ensure vehicle is level from side to side. Remove any

unusual heavy items before checking suspension.

2. If loading is normal but vehicle is not level, check for spring damage, spring set, or non-standard replacement springs. Repair or replace

as necessary. If in doubt, compare with a new vehicle (if possible).

3. Measure height of fender cutout rim above wheel center at all 4 wheels. Compare left and right side measurements at both front and

rear. See

Fig. 1

. On Festiva, side-to-side variation should not exceed 0.4" (10 mm). These measurements should not be made from

floor, but from center of wheel only, as unequal tire wear could cause a variance.

Fig. 1: Measuring Riding Height

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE:

Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level
floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.

NOTE:

Specifications for Capri suspension height are not available.

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