• HEADINGS
  • ADJUSTMENTS
    • DISABLING AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    • CAMBER & CASTER ADJUSTMENT
    • TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
    • REAR THRUST ANGLE
  • ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
  • TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
• FIGURES
  • Fig. 1: Adjusting Front Camber/Caster
  • Fig. 2: Adjusting Rear Thrust Angle
• TABLES
  • WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
  • TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

1996 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Ford Motor Co. - Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures

ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE:

Prior to performing wheel alignment, perform visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components. See PRE-ALIGNMENT CHECKS in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY & OPERATION article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

DISABLING AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Before lifting vehicle equipped with air suspension system, turn service switch to OFF position. Switch is located in jack storage area. Failure to turn off air suspension system may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of air shocks or springs.

CAMBER & CASTER ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:

Explorer is equipped with square (non-adjustable) camber/caster adjustment plates. Install eccentric cam kit if camber or caster adjustment is necessary.

Loosen upper control arm pivot-to-frame camber/caster adjusting nut. Turn adjusting bolt as necessary to obtain correct camber or caster specification. See Fig. 1 . Hold adjusting bolt in place while tightening nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig. 1: Adjusting Front Camber/Caster
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

1. Measure toe-in with front wheels straight ahead, and steering wheel locked in centered position. Adjust toe-in by loosening clamps and adjusting sleeve to obtain correct specification. Maintain steering wheel in centered position.
2. If steering wheel is not centered prior to wheel alignment, determine which wheel assembly is out of adjustment, and compensate that side to center steering wheel. Multiple attempts may be necessary to properly center steering wheel.
3. When tightening clamps, ensure clamp bolts are positioned so there will be no interference with other parts throughout entire travel of steering linkage.

REAR THRUST ANGLE

1. If thrust angle is 0-.3 degrees, modify spring center bolt on side which axle must be moved. Grind and radius head of center bolt to match radius of hole in spring seat. See Fig. 2 .
2. If thrust angle is .3 degrees or greater grind and radius head of center bolt and elongate hole in spring mounting bracket.

Fig. 2: Adjusting Rear Thrust Angle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application		Preferred	Range
With ARC
Camber (1)		-0.70	-1.40 To 0
Caster (1)		4.5	3.50 To 5.50
Toe-In (2)		0.15	0.03 To 0.27
Toe-In (1)		0.30	0.05 To 0.55
Without ARC
Camber (1)		-0.50	-1.00 To 0
Caster (1)		4.2	3.20 To 5.20
Toe-In (2)		0.15	0.03 To 0.27
Toe-In (1)		0.03	0.05 To 0.55
(1) Measurement in degrees. (2) Measurement in inches.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application	Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camber Adjuster Pinch Bolt	48-65 (65-88)
Upper Control Arm Nut	70-100 (95-136)
Lower Ball Joint Nut	95-110 (129-149)
Tie Rod End Clamp Nut	30-42 (40-57)
Tie Rod Lock Nut	43-50 (58-68)
"U" Bolt Nut	105 (142)
Upper Ball Joint Nut	85-100 (115-136)