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WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICAT IONS & PROCEDURES
1991-92 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Ford Motor Co. - Specifications & Procedures
ADJUSTMENTS
CASTER
Caster is permanently set at factory and is not adjustable. Caster should be checked however as a possible cause of suspension complaint.
CAMBER
To adjust camber on Festiva, see Fig. 1
. Camber adjustment on Capri is similar. Instead of 2 strut mount studs, Capri has 4 studs.

Fig. 1: Adjusting Front Camber

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FRONT TOE-IN NOTE:Before adjusting alignm ent, check riding height. Riding height m ust be checked with vehicle on level
floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several tim es and allow suspension to settle.
NOTE:See Fig. 2 for toe-in adjustm ent procedures.
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (CAPRI)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FESTIVA)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Strut Upper Mounting Nuts17-21 (23-29)
Tie Rod Jamb Nut
Front26-30 (35-40)
Rear41-47 (55-64)
Wheel Lug Nuts66-87 (89-118)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Strut Upper Mounting Nuts32-45 (43-61)
Tie Rod Jamb Nut22-37 (30-50)
Wheel Lug Nuts66-87 (89-118)
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1988-94 AUT OMAT IC T RANSMISSIONS
Ford ATX Overhaul
APPLICATION
APPLICATION
DESCRIPTION
The transaxle consists of 3 main units: automatic transaxle, torque converter and differential assembly. The automatic transaxle consists of
front and rear clutches, one-way clutch, low-reverse brake assembly, oil pump and hydraulic controls (valve body and servo piston
assemblies). The valve body is controlled by the governor valve, vacuum throttle valve diaphragm (modulator) and kickdown solenoid. The
torque converter on the Aspire model is a mechanically operated (centrifugal type) torque converter clutch. See Fig. 1
.

Fig. 1: Transaxle Component Identification

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LUBRICATION & ADJUSTMENTS
See the appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article in this section. Refer to the following menu:
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
BAND APPLY SERVO R & I
Removal
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left front wheel. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove valve body. See VALVE BODY . Remove front
stabilizer frame brackets. Carefully raise staked portion of left axle nut. Apply brakes and loosen, but DO NOT remove, axle nut.
Remove left lower control arm ball joint clamp bolt. Pry downward on lower control arm to separate control arm from knuckle.
2. Insert pry bar between transaxle case and left axle flange. Carefully apply force to pry bar until axle circlip is disengaged. Slide knuckle
assembly off axle shaft, and remove axle from vehicle. Quickly install appropriate plug in transaxle.
3. Loosen band adjusting stop and band adjusting stop nut. Remove band strut. Using "C" clamp and socket, compress servo piston into
transaxle case. See Fig. 2
. Remove snap ring. Remove servo retainer, servo piston and spring.
Installation
1. Lubricate servo piston with ATF. Assembly servo retainer, piston, piston large seal and spring. Insert assembly into transaxle. Usin g "C"
clamp and socket, compress assembly and install snap ring. See Fig. 2
. Install band strut to intermediate band. Install band adjusting
stop to band and tighten to 9-10 ft. lbs. (12-15 N.m). Loosen adjusting stop 3 turns. Install and tighten band adjusting stop nut. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
2. Install remaining components in reverse order of disassembly. Fill transaxle with fluid.
ApplicationTransmission
1988-89 Mercury TracerATX
1988-93 Ford FestivaATX
1994 Ford AspireATX
NOTE:T he AT X transaxle is used in som e Mazda m odels and is referred to as the F3A for those m odels. T he
AT X transaxle is also used in som e General Motors and Isuzu m odels and m ay be referred to as the
KF100, KF400 or RMC. Som e of the figures used in this article are courtesy of General Motors Corp. and
are valid figures for this Ford Motor Co. transaxle.
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sun shell slots. Record measurement for reassembly reference. End play should be .020-.031" (.5-8 mm).

Fig. 7: Measuring Front Drum End Play

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4. Remove oil pump. If oil pump is difficult to remove, tighten band adjusting stop bolt 106-133 INCH lbs. (12-15 N.m) and then remove
oil pump. Remove brake band adjustment stop bolt, lock nut, band strut and band. See Fig. 8
. Store band partially closed with a piece
of wire.
5. Remove front clutch assembly. Remove rear clutch needle bearing and rear clutch drum. Remove front ring gear. Remove needle bearing
and rear clutch hub assembly. Remove thrust bearing and sun gear spacer from front planetary gear. Remove planetary gear carrier.

Fig. 8: Exploded View Of Transaxle Housing & Primary Components

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6. Remove the sun gear, spacer and connecting sun shell. See Fig. 8
. Using "C" clamp and socket, compress servo piston with and remove
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Fig. 25: Measuring Differential Bearing Preload

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3. Unthread gauge tool until differential bearings are seated. Install Differential Rotator into differential assembly. Using INCH lb. torque
wrench, rotate differential assembly while unthreading gauge tool. Unthread gauge tool until 4.3 INCH lbs. (.5 N.m) of turning torque is
obtained.
4. Using feeler gauge, measure gap of gauge tool. Select correct thrust shim(s) by adding .006" (.15 mm) to measured gauge tool ga p . S h ims
are available from in thicknesses of .043" (1.08 mm) to .079" (2.00 mm) in .040 mm increments.
5. Disassemble case halves. Remove gauge set and spacers. Install selected shim(s) in transaxle case. DO NOT exceed 3 shims. Remove
bearing race from gauge tool and install race in transaxle case. Reassemble transaxle case halves. Install bolts and tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
6. Install Differential Rotator (T88C-77000-L) into differential assembly. Using INCH lb. torque wrench, rotate differential assembly to
confirm correct bearing preload. Turning torque should be 18-25 INCH lbs. (21.-2.8 N.m). If turning torque is not within specification,
repeat steps 1) through 6).
FINAL REASSEMBLY
1. Install low-reverse brake piston by applying even pressure on perimeter of piston while rotating slowly. Install 20 return springs and
low-reverse brake hub. Using appropriate compressor, compress return spring and install snap ring. See Fig. 9
.
2. Install dished plate with small end of dish facing away from piston. Install clutch discs, retainer ring and one-way clutch. Install one-
way clutch machined surface toward retainer ring. Install snap ring.
3. Using a feeler gauge, ensure clearance between one-way clutch and retainer plate is .031-.041" (.80-1.05 mm). If clearance is not within
specification, select correct retainer plate to obtain correct clearance. Retainer plates are available in thicknesses of .063" (1.60 mm)
to .102" (2.60 mm) in .20 mm increments. Apply air pressure to low-reverse oil passage and check for proper clutch operation. See Fig.
10 .
4. Place converter housing on bench with output shaft facing upward. Install needle bearing over output shaft. Install drum hub assembly
onto output shaft spline. Install needle bearing with thrust washer in recess of drum hub. Install rear planetary carrier onto one-way
clutch race. Install snap ring. Install rear planetary assembly into drum hub. Install oil tubes into transaxle case.
5. Install governor into transaxle case. Ensure alignment mark on governor sleeve is aligned with mark on transaxle case. Install go ve r n o r
cover.Tighten bolts to specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Apply appropriate gasket sealant to converter housing
and install transaxle case. Once case halves are secured in place, ensure all parts previously installed rotate without resistance.
6. Lubricate servo piston with ATF. Assembly servo retainer, piston, piston large seal and spring. Insert assembly into transaxle. Usin g "C"
clamp and socket, compress assembly and install snap ring.
7. Install thrust bearing and thrust washer. Install sun gear shell with sun gear spacer and sun gear. See Fig. 8
. Install front planetary
carrier with thrust washer onto sun gear. Install thrust washer and thrust bearing onto front of front planetary carrier.
8. Install seal sleeve to center of front planetary carrier. Install front ring gear. Install front ring gear needle bearing with rollers facing
upward. Install thrust washer. Match tangs on thrust washer with mating holes in rear clutch assembly.
9. Install rear clutch assembly. Install needle bearing. Companion thrust washer is fitted to oil pump support later in reassembly procedure.
Install front clutch assembly. Install band, band strut and band adjusting stop. Tighten band adjusting stop until band is secured in
place.
TOTAL END PLAY ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove oil pump cover from oil pump housing. Set oil pump housing aside. Coat pump support thrust washer with petroleum jelly and
install on end of pump support. Ensure washer tangs mate with holes in pump support.
2. Install pump cover in front clutch drum. DO NOT have front drum adjusting thrust shim installed. Place a straightedge across transaxle
NOTE:Low/reverse snap ring m ay not have been installed during production. Snap ring is required
during overhaul reassem bly.
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