seats FORD MUSTANG 1969 Volume One Chassis

01-01-02
Vehicle Identification
01-01-02

VEHICLE WARRANTY NUMBER

The vehicle warranty number is the first line of numbers and

letters appearing on the Warranty Plates (Fig. 1). The Warranty

Plate is riveted to the left front door lock face panel. The first

number indicates the model year. The letter following the model

year number indicates the manufacturing assembly plant. The next

two numbers designate the Body Serial Code followed by a letter

expressing the Engine Code. The group of six digits remaining on

the first line indicate the Consecutive Unit Number.

VEHICLE DATA

The vehicle data appears on the second or lower line on the

Warranty Plate. The first two numbers and a letter identify the

Body Style. A letter or a number appears next indicating the

Exterior Paint Color followed by a number-letter combination

designating the Interior Trim. To the right of this code appears the

Date Code indicating the date the car was manufactured. A two-

digit number next designates the district in which the car was

ordered and may appear in conjunction with a Domestic Special

Order or Foreign Special Order number when applicable. The final

two spaces indicate the Rear Axle Ratio (numbers for regular axles,

letters for locking-types) and the Transmission type (numbers for

manual,
letters for automatic).

OFFICIAL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The official Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for title and

registration purposes is stamped on an aluminum tab that is riveted

to the instrument panel close to the windshield on the driver's side

of the car and is visible from outside (Fig. 2).

MODEL YEAR CODE

The number 9 designates 1969.

ASSEMBLY PLANT CODES
COUGAR

Code

Letter
Code

Letter

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

K
Atlanta
L

Oakville (Canada)
N

Ontario Truck
P

Dallas
R

.,
Mahwah
S

Dearborn
T

Chicago
U

Lorain
W

Los Angeles
X

Kansas City
Y

Z
Michigan Truck

Norfolk

Twin Cities

San Jose

.
(Pilot). ...Allen Park

Metuchen

Louisville

Wayne

St. Thomas

Wixom

St. Louis

BODY SERIAL AND STYLE CODES

The two-digit numeral which follows the assembly plant code

identifies the body series. This two-digit number is used in con-

junction with the Body Style Code, in the Vehicle Data, which

consists of a two-digit number with a letter suffix. The following

chart lists the Body Serial Codes, Body Style Codes and the model.

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Body Body

Serial Style

Code Code Body Type

82
53A
4-Door Sedan

80
65A
2-Door
Hardtop

CONTINENTAL MARK
III

Body Body

Serial Style

Code Code Body Type

89
65A
2-Door
Hardtop
Body

Serial

Code

91

92

93

94

91
Body

Style

Code

65A

76A

65B

76B

65C

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MERCURY

Body

Serial

Code

44

46

48

45

40

41

42

54

56

58

63

66

68

65

63

66

68

60

61

72

72

74

74

76

76
Body

Style

Code

54A

65A

57A

76A

53M

65M

57M

54C

65B

57B

53F

65F

57 F

76F

53C

65C

57C

63G

63H

71B

71C

71F

71G

71E

71A

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Body
Type

2-Door
Hardtop©

Convertible©

2-Door
Hardtop©

Convertible®

2-Door
Hardtop®
Model

Standard

XR-7 Luxury

Standard

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Body Type

4-Door Sedan©

2-Door
Hardtop-Formal®

4-Door Hardtop®

Convertible®

CANADA ONLY

4-Door Hardtop Sedan®

2-Door
Hardtop-Formal®

4-Door Hardtop®

4-Door Sedan®

2-Door
Hardtop-Formal®

4-Door Hardtop®

4-Door Hardtop Sedan®©

2-Door
Hardtop-Formal®©

4-Door Hardtop®®

Convertible®®

4-Door Hardtop Sedan©

2-Door
Hardtop-Formal©

4-Door Hardtop©
Model

Monterey

Marquis

Monterey-Custom

Marquis

Brougham (Option)

2-Door
Hardtop (Tunnel Roof)®© Marauder

2-Door
Hardtop (Tunnel Roof)®®©

4-Door 2 Seat®

4-Door 3 Seat (Side Facing)®

4-Door
2
Seat®

4-Door 3 Seat (Side Facing)®

4-Door 2 Seat®©

4-Door 3 Seat (Side Facing)®©
Monterey Wagoi

Monterey-Custom Wagon

Marquis Colony Park

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METEOR (CANADA)

Body

Serial

Code

20

21

23
Body

Style

Code

54A

54B

65B
Body Type

4-Door Sedan®

4-Door Sedan®

2-Door
Hardtop-Formal®
Model

Rideau

Rideau 500

30
54C
4-Door Sedan®

35
65C
2-Door
Hardtop-Formal®

35
65E
2-Door
Hardtop-Formal{5-33)®®

33
57C
4-Door Hardtop®

34
76C
Convertible®

34
76E
Convertible (S-33)®®
Montcalm

24
65F
2-Door
Hardtop-Formal®©

27
57F
4-Door Hardtop®®
LeMoyne

28
71B
Rideau 500-6 Passenger®

29
71C
Rideau 500-Dual Face Rear®

38
71E
Mo ntcalm-6 Passenger®

39
71A
Montcalm-Dual Face Rear®
Station Wagons.

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01-01-03
Vehicle Identification
01-01-03

BODY SERIAL AND STYLE CODES-(continued)

MONTEGO

Body

Serial

Code

01

02

06

07

10

11

12

11

12

10

11
Body

Style

Code

65A

54A

54B

65B

54D

65D

76D

65 E

76B

54C

65C
Body Type

2-Door Hardtop-formal

(Sports Coupe)®

4-Door Sedan (Sports)®

4-Door Sedan®

2-Door Hardtop-Formal®

4-Door Sedan®

2-Door Hardtop-Formal®

Convertible®

2-Door Hardtop-Formal©

Convertible®

4-Door Sedan®

2-Door Hardtop-Formal®
Model

Comet

Montego

Montego MX

Montego MX

Montego MX Brougham
MUSTANG

15
63A
2-Door Hardtop Fastback®

(GT Appearance Opt.®) Cyclone

15
63C
2-Door Hardtop Fastback®

16
63H
2-Door Hardtop Fastback®

(Sports Appearance Opt.©) Cyclone CJ

03
71B
Montego®

08
71C
Montego MX®

08
71A
Montego MX (Woodgrain)®
Station Wagons-4 Door

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THUNDERBIRD

Body Body

Serial Style

Code Code

Body Type
Model

83
65A
2-Door Hardtop®

83
65C
2-Door Hardtop®

84
65B
2-Door Landau
®

84
65D
2-Door Landau
®

87
57B
4-Door Landau
©

87
57C
4-Door Landau
®

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FALCON

Body

Serial

Code

10

11

20

22

21

12

23
Body

Style

Code

62A

54A

62B

62C

54B

71A

71B

©Bench Seat
Body Type

2-Door Sedan®

4-Door Sedan®

2-Door Sedan®

2-Door Sports Coupe®

4-Door Sedan©

Standard©

Futura©

©Split Bench
Model

Standard

Futura

Station Wagons

-4 Door

©Bucket Seat
Body

Serial

Code

01

02

03

01

02

03

01

01

01

02
Body

Style

Code

65A

63A

76A

65B

63B

76B

65C

65D

65E

63C

©Bench Seat
Body Type

2-Door Hardtop©©

2-Door Fastback©®

Convertible®®

2-Door Hardtop®®

2-Door Fastback®©

Convertible©®

2-Door Hardtop®

2-Door Hardtop®

2-Door Hardtop©

2-Door Fastback®
Model

Standard

Luxury

Standard

Luxury

Grand

Machl

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FORD

Body

Serial

Code

50

51

52

53
Body

Style

Code

62E

54 E

62B

54B
Body Type

2-Door Sedan®

4-Door Sedan®

2-Door Sedan®

4-Door Sedan®
Model

Custom

Custom 500

54
54A
4-Door Sedan®

55
63B
2-Door Hardtop-Fastback®

58
65C
2-Door Hardtop-Formal®
Galaxie 500

56

57

60

61

64

62

66
57B

76A

63C

76B

54C

65A

57F
4-Door Hardtop®

Convertible®

2-Door Hardtop-Fastback®®

Convertible®©

4-Door Sedan®®

2-Door Hardtop-Formal®®

4-Door Hardtop®©
Ford XL

Ford LTD

70
71D
Ranchwagon-6 Passenger©

71
71H
Custom 500 Ranchwagon-

6 Passenger©

72
71J
Custom 500 Ranchwagon-

Dual Face Rear©

73
71B
Country Sedan-6 Passenger®

74
71C
Country Sedan-Dual Face Rear®

75
71E
Country Squire—6 Passenger®

76
71A
Country Squire-Dual Face Rear®
Station Wagons-4 Door

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Vehicle Identification
01-01-04

BODY SERIAL AND STYLE CODES-(continued)

FAIRLANE

Body

Serial

Code

30

31

34

35

33

36

35

33

36

40

41

42

44

43

42

44

43

46

46

45

45

32

37

38

47

48

48

49

49
Body

Style

Code

65A

54A

54B

63B

65B

76B

63E

65E

76E

65C

54C

63F

65F

76F

63D

65D

76D

63B

63E

65A

65E

71D

71B

71E

66A

66B

66B

(Opt.)

66C

66D

©Bench Seat
Body Type

2-Door
Hardtop-formal®

4-Door
Sedan®

4-Door
Sedan®

2-Door
Hardtop—Fastback®

2-Door
Hardtop-formal®

Convertible®

2-Door
Hardtop—Fastback©

2-Door
Hardtop-Formal©

Convertible®

2-Door
Hardtop-Formal®

4-Door
Sedan®

r t

2-Door
Hardtop—FastbackCD

2-Door
Hardtop-Formal®

Convertible®

2-Door
Hardtop—Fastback®

2-Door
Hardtop-Formal®

Convertible®

2-Door
Hardtop-Fastback®

2-Door
Hardtop-Fastback®

2-Door
Hardtop-Formal®

2-Door
Hardtop-formal®

Fairlane®

Fairlane 500®

Fairlane Torino Squire®

Ranchero®

Ranchero 500®

Ranchero 500®

Ranchero®

Ranchero®
Model

Fairlane

Fairlane 500

Fairlane 500

Torino

Torino GT

Torino GT

Cobra

Station Wagons-4 Door

Ranchero

Ranchero

Ranchero GT

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REAR AXLE RATIO CODES

Conventional
Limited-Slip

Ratio

1
J
2.50:1

2
K
2.75:1

3
L
2.79:1

4
M 2.801

5
N
2.83:1

6
0
3.00:1

7
P
3.10:1

8
Q
3.20:1

9
R
3.25:1

A
S
3.50:1

B
T
3.07:1

C
U
3.08:1

D
V
3.91:1

E
W
4.30:1

TRANSMISSION CODES

Code Type

1
3-Speed
Manual

5 4-Speed Manual-wide ratio (2.78 1st Gear)

6 4-Speed Manual-close ratio (2.32 1st Gear)

W Automatic (C4) (XP-3)

U Automatic (C6) (XPL)

Y Automatic (MX)

X Automatic (FMX)

Z Automatic (C6 Special) (XPL, Special)®

©For Police & trailer towing
-
Not available with bucket seats
ENGINE CODES

Code

U
6Cyl.

T
6Cyl.

2
6 Cyl.®

L 6 Cyl.

3
6 Cyl CD

V
6
Cyl."

5
.
6 Cyl CD

B .6
Cyl.

E
6
Cyl.

F
8
Cyl.

6 8 Cyl.®

D 8
Cyl.

H 8 Cyl.

M 8 Cyl.

Y 8
Cyl.

X 8 Cyl.©

S 8 Cyl.©

P 8 Cyl.®

8 Cyl.

8 Cyl.®

K 8
Cyl.

N
8
Cyl.

A 8
Cyl.

©Low Compression

©High Performance
Type

170
Cu.
In.
(IV)

200
Cu.
In.
(IV)

200
Cu.
In.
(IV)

250
Cu.
In.
(IV)

250
Cu.
In.
(IV)

240
Cu.
In.
(IV)

240
Cu.
In.
(IV)

240 Cu. In. (IV) Police

240 Cu. In. (IV) Taxi

302
Cu.
In.
(2V)

302
Cu.
In.
(2V)

302 Cu. In. (2V) Police & Taxi

351
Cu.
In.
(2V)

351
Cu.
In.
(4V)

390
Cu.
In.
(2V)

390Cu.ln.(2V)

390
Cu.
In.
(4V)

428 Cu. In. (4V) Police Interceptor

428
Cu.
In.
(4V)
CJ

428
Cu.
In.
(4V)
CJ

429
Cu.
In.
(2V)

429
Cu.
In.
(4V)

460
Cu.
In.
(4V)

©Premium Fuel ©Improved Performance

©Ram Air Induction

CONSECUTIVE UNIT NUMBER

Starting Serial Numbers—1969 Passenger Cars

100,001—Ford, Fairlane, Falcon, Mustang, Thunderbird

500,001 -Mercury, Montego,
Cougar,
Meteor

848,000—Lincoln Continental & Continental Mark
III

EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR CODES

Code
Reference

Number
Color

A

B

c

D

E

F

G

H

|

J

K

L
. .

M

N

p

Q

R

S.
.. .

T

u

v

W

X

Y

z

2.
..

3

4

6.
. .

7

8
..
1724-A
1

3059-A

3197-A

3303-A

3191-A

3065-A
. .

3203-A

..
,.2067-A

2041-A

3080-A

3204-A

3060-A

1619-A
..

921-A

3064-A

1624-A

3198-A
. .

3199-A

2008-A

1070-A

3201-A

3120-A

3061-A
. . .

3202-A

2044-A

3071-A
. .

1730-A

3230-A

.
3077-A

3193-A

3190-A

..M6J-49B..

....M6J-50B.
Black

Maroon

Dk. Ivy Green Met.

Pastel Gray

Lt. Aqua

Dk. Aqua Met. (Brt.)

Med.
Orchid Met.

Lt. Green

Med.
Lime Met.

Dk. Aqua Met.

Dk. Orchid Met.

Lt. Gray Met.

White

Platinum

Med.
Blue Met.

Med.
Blue Met.

Lt. Gold

Med.
Gold Met.

Red

Med.
Aqua Met.

Lt. Aurora Copper IVIet.

Yellow

Dk. Blue Met.

Burnt Orange Met.

Dk. Grey Met.

Lt. Ivy Yellow

Calypso Coral

Med.
Emerald Met.

Med.
Blue Met. (Brt)

Lt. Emerald Green Met.

Lt. Blue

Red Primer

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02-02-39
Brake System

02-02-39

MAJOR REPAIR OPERATIONS

BRAKE DRUM REFINISHING

Minor scores on a brake drum can

be removed with sandpaper. A drum

that is excessively scored or shows a

total indicator runout of over 0.007

inch should be turned down. Remove

only enough stock to eliminate the

scores and true up the drum. The refi-

nished diameter must not exceed 0.060

inch oversize.

Check the inside diameter of the

brake drum with a brake drum mi-

crometer (Tool FRE-14^1).

If the drum diameter is less than

0.030 inch oversize after refinishing^

standard lining may be installed. If

the drum diameter is 0.030—0.060

inch oversize after refinishing, oversize

lining must be installed.

After a drum is turned down, wipe

the refinished surface with a cloth

soaked in clean denatured alcohol. If

one drum is turned down, the opposite

drum on the same axle should also be

cut down to the same size.

ROTOR REFINISHING

Rotunda Disc Brake Attachment,

FRE-2249-2, is the only recommended

tool to refinish the disc brake rotors.

The step-by-step resurfacing procedure

provided with the tool must be ad-

hered to.

The finished braking surfaces of the

rotor must be flat and parallel within

0.0007 inch; lateral runout must not

exceed 0.003 inch total indicator read-

ing, and the surface finish of the brak-

ing surfaces are to be 80/15 micro

inches. The minimum limiting dimen-

sions (Figs. 11 and 12, Part 2-1) from

the inboard bearing cup to the out-

board rotor face and from the inboard

bearing cup to the inboard rotor face

must be observed when removing ma-

terial from the rotor braking surfaces.

On all models except Lincoln Con-

tinental, the limiting dimensions are to

be measured with a ball and gage bar

(Rotunda Kit FRE-70160).

BRAKE SHOE RELINING

Brake linings that are worn to with-

in 1/32 inch of the rivet head or are

less than 0.030 inch thick (bonded lin-

ing) or have been contaminated with

brake fluid, grease or oil must be re-

placed. Failure to replace worn linings

will result in a scored drum. When it
is necessary to replace linings, they

must also be replaced on the wheel on

the opposite side of the vehicle.

Inspect brake shoes for distortion,

cracks, or looseness. If this condition

exists,
the shoe must be discarded. Do

not attempt to repair a defective brake

shoe.

1.
Wash the brake shoes thoroughly

in a clean solvent. Remove all burrs

or rough spots from the shoes.

2.
Check the inside diameter of the

brake drum with a brake drum mi-

crometer (tool FRE-1431). If the di-

ameter is less than 0.030 inches over-

size,
standard lining may be installed.

If the diameter is 0.030—0.060 inches

oversize, oversize lining should be in-

stalled.

3.
Position the new lining on the

shoe.
Starting in the center, insert and

secure the rivets, working alternately

towards each end. Replacement lin-

ings are ground and no further grind-

ing is required.

4.
Check the clearance between the

shoe and lining. The lining must seat

tightly against the shoe with not more

than 0.008 inch clearance between any

two rivets.

RETAINER - 2B245
DUAL MASTER CYLINDER

DISASSEMBLY

1.
Clean the outside of the master

cylinder and remove the filler cover

and diaphragm. Pour out any brake

fluid that remains in the cylinder. Dis-

card the old brake fluid.

2.*
Remove the secondary piston

stop bolt from the bottom of the cyl-

inder (Figs. 40 and 41).

3.
Remove the bleed screw, iL re-

quired.

4.
Depress the primary piston and

remove the snap ring from the retain-

ing groove at the rear of the master

cylinder bore (Fig. 42). Remove the

push rod and the primary piston as-

sembly from the master cylinder bore.

Do not remove the screw that retains

the primary return spring retainer, re-

turn spring, primary cup and protec-

tor on the primary piston. This assem-

bly is factory pre-adjusted and should

not be disassembled.

5.
Remove the secondary piston as-

sembly. Do not remove the outlet tube

seats,
outlet check valves and outlet

SECONDARY SYSTEM

BRAKE OUTLET
COVER -2166

GASKET-2167

MASTER CYLINDER -2155

SNAP RING -7821

BOOT

PUSH ROD

PRIMARY PISTON

ASSEMBLY - 2169

tTUBE SEAT-

2B220
* SECONDARY PISTON

ASSEMBLY - 2A502

• NOT USED ON POWER BRAKE EQUIPPED VEHICLES

fNOT SERVICED

•REPLACE AS AN ASSEMBLY ONLY

H 1499-B

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03-01-02
Suspension — Steering, Wheels And Tires — General Service

03-01-02

1 TESTING

POWER STEERING-

PRELIMINARY TESTS

The following preliminary checks

should always be made before per-

forming any operations.

AIR BLEEDING

Air in the power steering system

(shown by bubbles in the fluid) should

be bled. After making sure that the

reservoir is filled to specification (the

fluid must be at normal operating

temperature when the check is made),

turn the steering wheel through its full

travel three or four times. Do not hold

the wheels against their stops. Re-

check the fluid level.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL

Run the engine until the fluid is at

normal operating temperature. Then

turn the steering wheel all the way to

the left and right several times, and

shut off the engine.

Check the fluid level in the power

steering reservoir. The level must show

on the cross hatching between the bot-

tom of the dipstick and the full mark

(Fig. 1). If the level is low, add

enough automatic transmission fluid

C1AZ-19582-A to raise the level to

the F mark on the dipstick. Do not

overfill the reservoir.

CHECK PUMP BELT

If the pump belt is broken, glazed,

or worn, replace it with a new belt.

Use only the specified type of belt.

Refer to Part 3-13 for belt adjustment

procedure.

CHECK FOR FLUID

LEAKS

With the engine idling, turn the

steering wheel from stop to stop sever-

al times. Check all possible leakage

points. Tighten all loose fittings, and

replace any damaged lines or defective

seats.

CHECK TURNING EFFORT

With the front wheels properly al-

igned and tire pressures correct, check

the effort required to turn the steering

wheel.
G 1508- A

FIG.
1—Power
Steering Pump

Dipstick

1.
With the vehicle on dry concrete,

set the parking brakes.

2.
With the engine warmed up and

running at idle speed, turn the steering

wheel to the left and right several

times to warm the fluid.

3.
Attach a pull scale to the rim of

the steering wheel. Measure the pull

required to turn the wheel one com-

plete revolution in each direction. The

effort required to rotate the steering

wheel should not exceed specifications

given in Part 3-13.

POWER STEERING PUMP FLOW

AND PRESSURE TESTS—

EXCEPT LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

AND CONTINENTAL MARK III

The power steering flow and pres-

sure tests will show whether the pump,

steering gear or power assist control

RETURN LINE

POWER

STEERING PUMP

Sr
valve is causing the trouble. Steps out-

lined below should be followed to de-

termine the cause of the trouble.

PUMP FLOW TEST

1.
Depending on the equipment

present on the vehicle (air condition-

ing, power brakes, standard transmis-

sion),
one of the following options

may be used to connect the pump

pressure and return hoses to the test

tool (T56L-3361O-D and T68L-

33610-A):

a. Disconnect the pressure and re-

turn lines at the power steering pump

(Fig. 2). Obtain a power steering re-

turn hose from stock and connect the

end with the fitting to the output fit-

ting of the tool using the
5/8-18
SAE

female, 1/4 N.P. thread male fitting

provided. The end of the stock hose

(without the fitting) should be con-

nected to the return tube of the pump.

Connect the pressure hose from the

tool to the outlet fitting of the pump.

b.
Disconnect the pressure line at

the pump and connect the pressure

line from the test tool to the outlet fit-

ting of the pump. Disconnect the re-

turn line at the gear and connect it to

the output fitting of the tool, using the

5/8-18
SAE female, 1/4 N.P. thread

male fitting provided.

2.
After installing the lines by the

most advantageous method, proceed

as follows:

3.
Open the manual valves A and B

fully (Fig. 2).

CALIBRATED FLOW

DETERMINING ORIFICE

PRESSURE LINE

FIG. 2—Power Steering Pump Test Circuit Diagram
PRESSURE GAGE

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the reading exceeds specifications

(Part 3-13), replace the upper ball

joint.

LOWER BALL JOINT

INSPECTION

Ford,
Mercury, Meteor,

Thunderbird, Lincoln Continental

and Continental Mark III

1.
Raise the vehicle and place

jacks under the lower arms as shown

in Fig. 12. This will unload the lower

ball joints.

2.
Adjust the wheel bearings as des-

cribed in Part 3-12.

3.
Attach a dial indicator to the

lower arm and position the indicator

so that the plunger rests against the

inner side of the wheel rim adjacent to

the lower ball joint.

4.
Grasp the tire at the top and

bottom and slowly move the tire in

and out (Fig. 19). Note the reading

(radial play) on the dial indicator. If

the reading exceeds specifications

(Part 3-13), replace the lower ball

joint.

Cougar, Fairlane, Falcon,

Montego, Mustang

1.
Raise the vehicle on a frame

contact hoist or by floor jacks placed

beneath the underbody until the wheel

falls to the full down position.

2.
Ask an assistant to grasp the

lower edge of the tire and move the

wheel in and out.

3.
As the wheel is being moved in

and out, observe the lower end of the

spindle and the lower arm.

4.
Any movement between the

lower end of the spindle and the lower

arm indicates ball joint wear and loss

of preload. If any such movement is

observed, replace the lower arm.

During the foregoing check, the

upper ball joint will be unloaded and

may move. Disregard all such move-

ment of the upper ball joint. Also, do

not mistake loose wheel bearings for a

worn ball joint.

POWER STEERING GEAR

CLEANING

Disassembly and assembly of the

steering gear and. the sub-assemblies

must be made on a clean workbench.

As in repairing any hydraulically op-

erated unit, cleanliness is of utmost
importance. The bench, tools, and

parts must be kept clean at all times.

Thoroughly clean the exterior of the

unit with a suitable solvent and, when

necessary drain as much of the hy-

draulic fluid as possible. Handle all

parts very carefully to avoid nicks,

burrs,
scratches and dirt, which could

make the parts unfit for use.

Do not clean, wash or soak seals in

cleaning solvent.

INSPECTION

1.
Check the sector shaft contact

surface in the cover for wear. If worn,

replace the cover.

2.
Inspect the input shaft bearing

for cracked races and the balls for

looseness, wear, pitting, end play or

other damage. Check the fit of the

bearing on the input shaft. Replace

the bearing, if required.

3.
Inspect the valve housing for

wear, scoring or burrs.

4.
Inspect the tube seats in the

pressure and return ports in the valve

body for nicks, etc. If necessary, re-

move and replace.

5.
Check the sector shaft contact

surface in the housing for wear. If

worn, replace the bushing or the hous-

ing.

6. Check all fluid passages for ob-

struction or leakage.

7.
Inspect the steering gear housing

for cracks, stripped threads, and mat-

ing surfaces for burrs. Inspect the pis-

ton bore of the housing for scoring or

wear. If necessary, replace the hous-

ing.

8. Check the input shaft bearing

after installation to be sure that it ro-

tates freely.

9. If the valve spool is not free in

the valve housing, check for burrs at

the outward edges of the working

lands in the housing and remove with

a hard stone. Check the valve spool

for burrs and if burrs are found, stone

the valve in a radial direction only.

Check for freedom of the valve again.

10.
Check the piston rack teeth and

sector shaft teeth for nicks and burrs.

FLUSHING THE POWER

STEERING SYSTEM—ALL EXCEPT

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL AND

CONTINENTAL MARK III

Should it be necessary to replace an

inoperative power steering pump, the

need for flushing the steering system

is required when installing the new

pump.
1.
Remove the power steering pump

and remove the pulley as outlined in

Part 3-10.

2.
Install the pulley on a new

pump. Install the pump and connect

only the pressure hose to the pump

(Part 3-10).

3.
Place the fluid return line in a

suitable container and plug the reser-

voir return pipe.

4.
Fill the reservoir with lubricant

(C1AZ-19582-A).

5.
Disconnect the coil wire to pre-

vent the engine from starting and raise

the front wheels off the ground.

6. While approximately two quarts

of steering gear fluid are being poured

into the reservoir, turn the engine over

using the ignition key, at the same

time cycle the steering wheel from

stop to stop.

7.
As soon as all of the lubricant

has been poured in, turn off the igni-

tion key, and attach the coil wire.

8. Remove the plug from the reser-

voir return pipe, and attach the return

hose to the reservoir.

9. Check the reservoir fluid level; if

low, add fluid to the proper level. Do

not overfill.

10.
Lower the vehicle.

11.
Start the engine and cycle the

steering from stop to stop to expel

any trapped air from the system.

POWER STEERING PUMP—ALL

EXCEPT LINCOLN

CONTINENTAL AND

CONTINENTAL MARK III

CLEANING

Wash all parts (except seals) in a

Naptha or Chlorinated-type solvent

and dry with compressed air.

Punch or Rod

RELIEF VALVE PLUNGER

G1607-A

FIG.
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COMPONENT INDEX

REAR SPRING

Disassembly
and
Overhaul

Removal
and
Installation

REAR SUSPENSION

Description

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER
ARM

Removal
and
Installation

REAR SUSPENSION UPPER
ARM

Removal
and
Installation

SPRING LEAVES
AND
TIE-BOLT

Removal
and
Installation

STABILIZER

Removal
and
Installation

TRACK
BAR

Removal
and
Installation

UPPER
ARM
-
REMOVED

Removal
and
Installation

UPPER
ARM
SHAFT AND/OR BUSHING

Removal
and
Installation

UPPER BALL JOINT

Removal
and
Installation
MODEL APPLICATION
All
Models
Ford

N/A

02-23

02-02

02-24

02-25

N/A

02-11

02-25

N/A

N/A

02-08
Mercury
N/A

02-23

02-02

02-24

02-25

N/A

02-11

02-25

N/A

N/A

02-08
Meteor
N/A

02-23

02-02

02-24

02-25

N/A

02-11

02-25

N/A

N/A

02-08
Cougar
N/A

02-25

02-04

N/A

N/A

N/A

02-11

N/A

N/A

02-09

02-08
Fairlane
N/A

02-25

02-04

N/A

N/A

N/A

02-11

N/A

N/A

02-09

02-08
Falcon
N/A

02-25

02-04

N/A

N/A

N/A

02-11

N/A

N/A

02-09

02-08
Montego
N/A

02-25

02-04

N/A

N/A

N/A

02-11

N/A

N/A

02-09

02-08
Mustang
N/A

02-25

02-04

N/A

N/A

N/A

02-11

N/A

N/A

02-09

02-08
Lincoln-
Continental
02-28

02-26

02-04

N/A

N/A

02-29

N/A

N/A

02-27

N/A

02-10
Thunderbird
N/A

02-23

02-02

02-24

02-25

N/A

02-11

02-25

N/A

N/A

02-08
Continental-
Mark III
N/A

02-23

02-02

02-24

02-25

N/A

02-11

02-25

N/A

N/A

02-08

A page number indicates that
the
item
is
for the
vehicle listed
at
the
head
of
the
column.

N/A indicates that
the
item
is
not
applicable
to
the
vehicle listed.

DESCRIPTION

FRONT SUSPENSION

Each front wheel rotates
on a

spindle.
The
upper
and
lower ends
of

the spindle
are
attached
to
upper
and

lower ball joints which
are
mounted
to

an upper
and
lower
arm
respectively.

The upper
arm
pivots
on a
bushing

and shaft assembly which
is
bolted
to

the frame.
The
lower
arm
pivots
on a

bolt
in the
front crossmember (Figs.
1,

2
and 3). A
coil spring seats between

the lower (upper
on
Cougar, Fairlane,

Falcon, Montego
and
Mustang)
arm

and
the top of the
spring housing.
A

double action shock absorber
is
bolted

to
the arm and the top of the
spring

housing.
REAR SUSPENSION

FORD, MERCURY,

METEOR, THUNDERBIRD
AND

CONTINENTAL MARK
III

Each rear wheel,
hub, and
brake

drum assembly
is
bolted
to the
rear

axle shaft flange.
The
axle shaft
as-

sembly rotates
in the
rear axle hous-

ing.

The rear axle housing
is
suspended

from
the
frame
by a
coil spring
and

shock absorber
at
each side
of the ve-

hicle
and by
three arms
(one
upper

and
two
lower) which pivot
in the

frame members
(Fig.
4).

Each coil spring
is
mounted
be-

tween
a
lower seat, which
is
welded
to

the axle housing,
and an
upper seat

which
is
integral with
the
frame.
The upper
end
of
the
rear shock
ab-

sorber
is
attached
to the
spring upper

seat;
the
lower
end is
bolted
to a

bracket
on the
axle housing.

The upper suspension
arm
attaches

to
the
right side
of the
axle housing

through
an
eccentric pivot bolt
and a

bracket which
is
welded
to the top of

the housing.
The
forward
end of the

arm
is
connected
by a
pivot bolt
to

the frame crossmember.

Each lower suspension
arm
attaches

to
one end of the
axle housing

through
a
pivot bolt
and a
bracket

which
is
welded
to the
underside
of

the housing.
The
forward
end of the

arm
is
connected
by a
pivot bolt
to

the frame side member.

A track
bar is
connected between

the upper
arm
bracket
on the
axle

housing
and a
mounting bracket
on

the left frame side rail.
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LOCK NUT

INSULATOR

NG

NUT

MOUNTING STUD

WASHER

LOCK WASHER

FIG. 31—Rear Shock Absorber Mounting
F1486-A

TRACK BAR

MOUNTING

STUD AXLE

VENT
SHOCK

ABSORBER

MOUNTING

BRACKET
SHOCK

ABSORBER

MOUNTING

BRACKET

V-V.

FIG. 32—Removing or Installing Rear Spring—Typical
COIL SPRING

F1438-A

Place jack stands under the frame side

rails.

2.
Disconnect the lower studs of the

two rear shock absorbers from the

mounting brackets on axle housing.
3.
Lower the hoist and axle housing

until the coil springs are released (Fig.

32).

4.
Remove the springs and the insu-

lators from the vehicle.
Installation

1.
Position the spring in the upper

and lower seats with an insulator be-

tween each seat and the spring.

2.
Raise the hoist and axle housing

with the spring in position and con-

nect the lower studs of the rear shock

absorbers to the mounting brackets on

the axle housing. Install the attaching

nuts,
and torque to specifications.

3.
Remove the jack stands and

lower the vehicle.

REAR SUSPENSION

LOWER ARM

FORD, MERCURY,

METEOR, THUNDERBIRD,

CONTINENTAL MARK III

Removal

1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist and

place jack stands under the frame side

rails.

2.
Remove the attaching nut and

bolt from the frame track bar mount-

ing bracket and disconnect the bar

from the stud (Fig. 4).

3.
Lower the axle enough to relieve

spring pressure.

4.
Support axle under differential

pinion nose as well as under axle.

5.
Remove the lower arm pivot bolt

and nut from the axle bracket. Then,

disengage the lower arm from the

bracket.

6. Remove the pivot bolt and nut

from the frame bracket and remove

the lower arm from the vehicle.

Installation

The rear suspension lower arms are

not interchangeable. The lower arm

for the left side can be identified by

notches in the bushing flange (Fig. 4).

The right arm does not have the

notches.

1.
Position the lower arm in the

bracket on the frame side rail. Install

a new pivot bolt and new nut (Fig.

33).
Do not tighten the nut at this

time.

2.
Position the lower arm to the

axle bracket and install a new bolt

and new nut (Fig. 33). Do not tighten

the nut at this time.

3.
Raise the axle.

4.
Install alignment spacers be-

tween the rear axle and frame (Fig. 3,

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MAJOR
REPAIR OPERATIONS

FRONT
SUSPENSION UPPER

ARM
BUSHINGS—ARM

REMOVED

FORD, MERCURY,

METEOR, THUNDERBIRD,

CONTINENTAL MARK III

1.
Remove the nuts and washers

from both ends of the upper arm inner

shaft.

2.
Install Tool T65P-3044-A1 on

the inner shaft and place Tool T65P-

3044-A3 inside the upper arm around

the inner shaft (Fig. 36).

F1440-A

FIG.
36—Removing Upper Arm

Bushings

3.
Position the upper arm in an

arbor press on Tool T65P-3044-A4

(Fig. 36), and press the lower bushing

out of the upper arm.

4.
Remove the bushing from the

inner shaft; turn the assembly over

and remove the bushing from the

other side of the arm. It may be nec-

essary to remove Tool T65P-3044-A1

from the inner shaft and remove the

shaft from the arm to remove the

bushing from the shaft. Then, install

the tool on the shaft and remove the

other bushing.

5. Position the shaft and bushings

to the upper arm and install the bush-
ings and inner shaft in the upper arm

as shown in Fig. 37.

6. Install a washer and new nut on

each end of the inner shaft.
PRESS
RAM

Tool—3069-AA

Tool
- T65P

3044
- A3
Tool
- T65P

3044
- A2

F1441-A

FIG.
37—Installing Upper Arm

Shaft
Bushings

LOWER
ARM OVERHAUL-

ARM
REMOVED

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Inspect the lower arm, bushings and

pivot bolt for cracks, bends, wear or

other damage. Replace the arm if nec-

essary.

1. If the ball joint requires replace-

ment, remove the rivet heads with a

chisel. Punch the remaining portion of

the rivets from the holes.

Do not wash the ball joint with sol-

vent. The solvent may attack parts

within the joint.

2.
If the bushing requires replace-

ment, press it out of the arm with

Tool 3069—details H, AA, and AA2

(Fig. 38).

3.
Apply silicone or liquid soap to

the shell of the new bushing. Place the

bushing in the arm with the flange end

(large end) of the bushing at the front

of the arm.

4.
Press the bushing into the arm

until the shoulder on the bushing shell

seats against the arm. Use tool

3069—details H, AA2, and M5 (Fig.

39).
F
1483-A

FIG.
38—Removing Lower Arm

Bushing

PRESS

RAM

1482-A

FIG.
39—Installing Lower Arm

Bushing

5.
If the ball joint was removed, in-

stall the new joint using the parts sup-

plied in the ball joint kit. Torque the

nuts to specification. Make sure the

joint is completely filled with the spec-

ified lubricant.

UPPER
ARM OVERHAUL-

ARM
REMOVED

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Inspect the upper arm and the inner

shaft for cracks, bends or other dam-

age.
Replace the parts as required.

Replacement arms come with the

bushings, inner shaft, and ball joint

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12.
Stop the engine, and check the

control valve and hose connections for

fluid leaks. Correct the cause of any

leaks.

13.
Check the fluid level, and refill

the reservoir if necessary.

14.
With the engine running check

the position of the steering wheel

when the front wheels are in the

straight-ahead position.Do not make

any adjustments until toe-in is

checked.

15.
Keep the engine running, and

check toe-in. If either toe-in or steer-

ing wheel position is not correct make

all necessary adjustments (Part 3-1) at

the spindle connecting rod sleeves.

16.
Check the effort to turn the

wheels in both directions. The effort

should be about equal in both direc-

tions.

POWER CYLINDER

REMOVAL

1.
Disconnect the two fluid lines

from the power cylinder and allow

them to drain into a container.
CENTER LINK

POWER CYLINDER

Tool- T64P-3590-F

G 1654-A

FIG. 5—Disconnecting Power

Cylinder Stud

2.
Remove the 'pal nut, attaching

nut, washer and the insulator from the

end of the power cylinder rod.

3.
Remove the cotter pin and cas-

tellated nut that secures the power

cylinder stud to the center link.

4.
Disconnect the power cylinder

stud from the center link as shown in

Fig. 5.

5.
Remove the insulator sleeve and

washer from the end of the power cyl-

inder rod.
6. Inspect the tube fittings and the

seats in the power cylinder for nicks,

burrs or damage. Replace the seats in

the cylinder or the tubes as required.

INSTALLATION

1.
Install the washer, sleeve and the

insulator on the end of the power cyl-

inder rod.

2.
Extend the rod as far as possible.

Insert the rod in the bracket on the

frame and compress the rod as neces-

sary to insert the stud in the -center

link. Secure the stud with a castellat-

ed, nut and a cotter pin.

3.
Secure the power cylinder rod

with an insulator, washer, nut and a

pal nut.

4.
Connect each of the two fluid

lines to its respective port in the cylin-

der.

5.
Fill the reservoir to the correct

level.

6. Start the engine and turn the

steering wheel to each end of its travel

several times to cycle the system. Stop

the engine.

7.
Check the fluid level and fill as

necessary. Install the dipstick and cap.

8. Start the engine and check for

leaks.

MAJOR REPAIR OPERATIONS

CONTROL VALVE

DISASSEMBLY

1.
Wipe all fluid and loose dirt

from the outside of the control valve.

2.
Remove the centering spring cap

from the valve housing (Fig. 6).

When holding the control valve for

disassembly, use a soft-jawed vise, and

clamp the valve only around the sleeve

flange to prevent damage to the hous-

ing, spool, or sleeve.

3.
Remove the nut from the end of

the valve spool bolt. Remove the

washers, spacer, centering spring,

adapter, and bushing from the bolt

and the valve housing.

4.
Remove the two bolts that hold

the valve housing and the sleeve to-

gether, and separate the housing from

the sleeve.

5.
Remove the plug from the valve

sleeve.

6. Push the valve spool out of the

centering spring end of the valve hous-

ing, and remove the seal from the

spool.

7.
Remove the spacer, bushing, and

seal from the sleeve end of the valve

housing.
8. Drive the stop pin out of the

travel regulator stop with a punch and

hammer (Fig. 7). Pull the head of the

valve spool bolt tightly against the

travel regulator stop before driving the

pin out of the stop.

9. Turn the travel regulator stop

counterclockwise in the valve sleeve to

remove the stop from the sleeve.

10.
Remove the valve spool bolt,

spacer, and rubber washer from the

travel regulator stop.

11.
Remove the rubber boot and

clamp from the valve sleeve.

12.
Slide the bumper, spring, and

ball stud seat out of the valve sleeve,

and remove the ball stud socket from

the sleeve.

13.
After removing the return port

hose seat, remove the return port re-

lief valve.

14.
After removing the spring plug

and O-ring, remove the reaction limit-

ing valve (Fig. 8).

Tube Seat Replacement

If a hose seat is worn or damaged it

should be replaced. It can be removed

with an Easy-Out tool, or by using a

bolt of appropriate size as a puller.
1.
Tap the existing hole in the hose

seat, using a starting tap of suitable

size.
Be sure to remove all metal chips

from the hose seat port after tapping.

2.
Place a nut and large flat washer

on a bolt of the same size as the

tapped hole. The washer must be large

enough to cover the hose seat port.

3.
Insert the bolt in the tapped

hole,
and using the nut as a puller, re-

move the hose seat.

4.
Place a new hose seat in the

port, and thread a bolt of suitable size

into the port. Tighten the bolt enough

to bottom the seat in the port.

ASSEMBLY

Before assembling the control valve,

coat all parts except the seals with

Automatic Transmission Fluid. Coat

the seals with lubricant COAZ-

19553-A.

1.
Install the reaction limiting

valve, the spring, and the plug.

2.
Install the return port relief valve

and the hose seat.

3.
Insert one of the ball stud seats

(flat end first) into the ball stud sock-

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