torque FORD FESTIVA 1991 Workshop Manual

Fig. 2: Installing Pinion Shaft (Capri)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
7. Grease upper pinion bearing and install in housing using Upper Pinion Seal Replacer (T78P-3504-D). Tighten pinion bearing cover to
44-79 INCH lbs. (5-9 N.m). Then loosen it 10-20 degrees. Tighten lock nut to 29-36 ft. lbs. (40-50 N.m).
8. Using a new gasket, attach valve body to rack housing. Install yoke, spring, adjusting plug and lock nut. Tighten cover to 39-47 INCH
lbs. (4.5-5.5 N.m). Loosen cover 45 degrees. Measure pinion torque using inch lb. torque wrench and Pinion Adapter (T87C-3504-C).
9. Pinion torque should be .52-1.3 INCH lbs. (.6-1.5 N.m). If pinion torque is not within specification, loosen or tighten adjusting plug.
After pinion torque is set, tighten lock nut to 29-36 ft. lbs. (40-50 N.m). Mount steering gear in soft-jawed vise and install damper ring,
washer and tie rod.
10. Tighten tie rod to 43-58 ft. lbs. (60-80 N.m). Stake tab washer in 2 places. Position damper ring in washer. Install other damper ring,
washer and tie rod. Install tie rod dust boots and secure outer ends with clamps and inner sides with mechanics wire.
11. Install tie rod ends and adjust according to index marks put on during disassembly. Wrap electrical tape around and apply grease to
pinion shaft. Apply grease to lips of pinion shaft seal. Install pinion shaft seal using Pinion Bearing Replacer (T78P-3504-D).
12. Remove electrical tape from pinion shaft. Install support brackets and rubber bushings. Install external oil lines and 2 new copper
sealing rings.
Disassembly (Festiva)
1. Remove steering gear from vehicle and place in a soft-jawed vise. Remove fluid lines. See Fig. 3 . Place reference marks on left tie rod
end and tie rod for reassembly reference. Loosen jam nut and remove left tie rod end. Remove outer boot clamps. Remove inner boot
wires. Remove boots.

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Fig. 3: Exploded View of Power Steering Gear (Festiva)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Remove tie rod lock nut pins using Lock Nut Pin Remover (T78P-3504-N). Remove tie rods from rack. Remove yoke plug lock nut
using Yoke Lock Nut Wrench (T90C-3504-BH). Remove yoke plug, spring and support yoke. Remove snap ring which retains pinion
and control valve assembly.
3 . R e mo ve se a l u sin g Lo c k Nu t P in R e mo ve r ( T7 8 P - 3 5 0 4 - N) . R e mo ve va l ve h o u sin g a t t a c h in g b o l t s. R e mo ve va l ve h o u sin g a n d p in io n and
control valve assembly. If present, remove shims from steering gear housing. Remove "O" ring. Remove lower pinion bearing using
Collet (D80L-100-L) and Blind Hole Puller Set (D80L-100-A).
4. Remove pinion and control valve assembly from valve housing by tapping lightly with a rubber mallet. Remove 4 Teflon seals from
pinion and control valve assembly. Press bearing out of valve housing using Pinion Seal Replacer (T88C-3504-MH) and Handle (T87P-
3504-D).
5. Using Outer Box Torque Adapter (T88C-3504-CH), rotate the rack bushing until the hooked end of the retaining wire is aligned with
the slot in the steering gear housing. Pry the retaining wire from the bushing hole. Rotate the bushing and remove the retaining wir e .
Remove the rack from the right side of the steering gear.
6 . R e mo ve b u sh in g fr o m r a c k. R e mo ve "O" r in g. R e mo ve se a l u sin g Rack Oil Seal Remover (T87C-3504-A) by bottoming seal into rack
with plastic hammer. Pull seal out with Slide Hammer T50T-100-A. Remove the rack mounting brackets and grommets.
Reassembly
1. Install grommets and mounting brackets. Install new seal using Rack Oil Seal Replacer T81P-3504-C. Install new "O" ring using Piston
Seal Replacer (T81P-3504-L) and Rack Piston Seal Sizer (T81P-3504-K). Place Short Rack Seal Replacer (T81P-3504-N) over end of
rack to protect bushing.
2. Install bushing on rack. Place Rack Seal Protector (T87P-3504-H) on rack. See Fig. 4
. Install rack. Remove rack seal protector. Insert
rack retaining wire through slot and into bushing hole. Install retaining wire using Outer Box Torque Adapter (T88C-3504-CH).

Fig. 4: Installing Rack Seal Protector (Festiva)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Install lower pinion bearing using Pinion Bearing Replacer (T90C-3504-DH). If valve housing, steering gear, or pinion and control valve
assembly have been replaced, go to step 4). If none of these components have been replaced, go to step 6).
4. Measure valve housing, lower bearing and spacer, and steering gear housing. See Fig. 5
. Use the following formula to determine proper
shim thickness: T = A C - B Where "T" is the shim thickness.
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Fig. 5: Determining Replacement Shim Thickness (Festiva)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
5. Having calculated required shim thickness, divide the required shim thickness by .0020" (.05 mm). This is the thickness of replacement
shims. Round off to the nearest equal shim thickness.
6. Install previously removed shim(s) into valve housing. Install new Teflon pinion seals on pinion and control valve assembly using Pinion
Valve Seal Installation Set (T81P-3504-M). Install first seal (seal closest to bearing) by sliding Mandrel (T81P-3504-M1) over va l ve
assembly to first seal groove.
7. Push seal into groove with Pusher (T81P-3504-M2). Size the seal by sliding large end of Sizer (T81P-3504-M3) over seal. Before
installing second seal, place Spacer (T81P-3504-M4) on valve assembly near splined end. Install and size using Mandrel (T81P-3504-
M1) and Pusher (T81P-3504-M2).
8. Before installing third seal, place 2 Spacers (T81P-3504-M4) on valve assembly near splined end. Install and size third seal. To install
fourth seal, turn second spacer around so the small ends of each spacer are facing. Install an size fourth seal.
9. Insert pinion and control valve assembly into valve housing, making sure it seats properly. Install New "O" ring. Install valve h o u sin g
mount bolts and tighten to 15-19- ft. lbs. (21-25 N.m). Install upper pinion bearing and seal using Pinion Seal Replacer/Torque Adapter
(T90C-3504-EH).
10. Install snap ring, support yoke and spring. Install yoke plug and tighten to 86 INCH lbs. (9.8 N.m). Loosen yoke plug and install Yoke
Plug Torque Gauge T90C-3504-CH over yoke plug. Tighten yoke plug to 38-48 INCH lbs. (4.4-5.4 N.m). Make scribe mark on support
yoke at zero point on yoke plug torque gauge.
11. Loosen yoke plug until 45 degree mark on yoke plug torque gauge is aligned with scribe mark on support yoke. Apply sealant to
exposed threads of yoke plug. Install lock nut and tighten to 36-43 ft. lbs. (49-59 N.m). Install tie rods and tie rod lock pins. Install
boots, boot wires and clips, and fluid lines.
POWER STEERING PUMP
Disassembly (Capri)
1. Drain pump. Remove rear bracket, mount bolts and brackets. Remove reservoir and "O" ring. Remove rear pump body and "O" ring.
Remove pump center body and "O" ring. Remove cam ring and pump shaft snap ring. Remove vanes from rotor. See Fig. 6
.
2. Remove rotor from shaft and note rotor position. Remove pump shaft from front of pump. Remove front bracket. Remove shaft oil seal.
Check clearance between vane and rotor. Clearance should .0004-.0024" (.01-.06 mm). Replace vanes as necessary.
3. Check clearance between bushing and shaft. Clearance should be .001-.004" (.03-.1 mm). Replace shaft or bushing as necessary.
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Fig. 7: Power Steering Pump Mounting & Pressure Hose (Festiva)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig. 8: Exploded View of Power Steering Pump (Festiva)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Remove return line and "O" ring. Remove pulley nut and washer. Remove pulley using Pulley Remover (OTC-1024). Remove keyway,
front bracket bolts and washers. Remove front bracket, rear bracket bolts and washers and rear bracket. Remove rear body bolts and
washers. Remove rear body. Remove shaft retaining ring. Remove shaft and rotor.
3. Remove vanes, "O" ring, and center body. Remove "O" ring and cam ring. Remove seal using Collet (D80L-100-Q) and Slide Hammer
( T5 0 T- 1 0 0 - A) . R e mo ve va l ve fit t in g. R e mo ve 4 "O" r in gs fr o m va l ve fit t in g. R e mo ve c o n t r o l va l ve , sp r in g, p r e ssu r e swit c h fit t ing a n d
spring. Remove "O" ring from pressure switch fitting. Remove spring seat. Remove plunger.
Reassembly (Festiva)
1. Coat pump vanes, rotor and control valve with ATF. Install new "O" ring on pressure switch fitting. Install plunger, spring seat, spring
and pressure switch fitting. Install new "O" rings on valve fitting. Install spring, control valve and valve fitting. Coat lip of new seal with
grease and install seal using suitable installer.
2. Install cam ring, new "O"ring, center body, new "O" ring and rotor. Ensure rounded edge of vanes face toward center of rotor. In st al l
vanes, shaft and retaining ring. Position rear body and install washers and bolts. Position rear bracket and install washers and bolts.
Position front bracket and install washers and bolts.
3. Position key in keyway and install pulley. Install pulley washer and nut. Tighten nut to 22-29 ft. lbs. (29-39 N.m). Install new "O" ring
at return line port. Position high pressure line and install support bracket and cap screw. Install high pressure line attaching washer and
nut. Tighten to 29-36 ft. lbs. (39-49 N.m).
4. Ensure pump rotates freely. If not, disassemble and repair as necessary. Install pump on vehicle. Bleed air from hydraulic system before
starting engine. See HYDRAULIC FLUID BLEEDING
under LUBRICATION.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
After performing appropriate service procedures, refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the
WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Pinion Cover Lock Nut29-36 (40-50)
Pinion Shaft Nut29-36 (39-49)
Power Steering Pump Bracket27-38 (37-52)
Power Steering Lock Nut32-45 (43-61)
Tie Rod-To-Rack44-58 (60-80)
Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle26-29 (35-40)
Valve Body Cover Lock Nut29-36 (40-50)
Wheel Lug Nut67-88 (90-120)
INCH Lbs.
Pinion Bearing Cover39-47 (4.5-5.5)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Intermediate Shaft Clamp Bolt13-20 (18-26)
Pinion Adjusting Plug Lock Nut36-43 (49-59)
Pressure Hose Fitting29-36 (39-49)
Power Steering Pump Lock Nut27-38 (37-52)
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt27-40 (36-54)
Steer Gear Mount Bolts23-34 (32-47)
Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle22-33 (30-45)
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To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Ignition Lock Housing Bolt12-21 (16-28)
Steering Column Attaching Bolt17-23 (23-31)
Steering Column Attaching Nut14-18 (19-25)
Steering Column Bracket Nut & Bolt14-18 (19-25)
Steering Wheel Nut23-33 (31-45)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Air Bag Module35-53 (4-6)
Ignition Switch Screw53-71 (6-8)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Steering Column Attaching Bolt23-34 (31-46)
Steering Wheel Nut29-36 (39-49)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Ignition Switch Screw53-71 (6-8)
Shift Lock Cable Bolt35-53 (4-6)
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Removal
1. Remove hub and knuckle assembly from vehicle. See HUB & KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using
Knuckle Puller (T87C-1104-A), or a press and bearing puller, remove drive hub/rotor assembly from steering knuckle/dust shield
assembly.
2. Remove bearing preload spacer from hub. Spacer is preselected to provide correct bearing preload. Ensure correct spacer is installed
during reassembly. Install hub/rotor assembly in a vise. Scribe alignment marks on hub and rotor for reassembly reference.
3. Remove rotor attaching bolts and rotor. Use Bearing Splitter (D84L-1123-A), Shaft Protector (D80L-625-2) and a press, or Bearing
Puller (D80L-927-A) and Puller Attachment (D84L-1123-A) to remove outer bearing from wheel hub. Remove and discard outer and
inner grease seals. Using Bearing Puller (T77F-1102-A) and Slide Hammer (T-50T-100-A), remove races from steering knuckle. See
Fig. 3
.

Fig. 3: Front Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Inspection
Thoroughly clean all parts in solvent. Check bearings, hub, knuckle and rotor dust shield for excessive wear or damage. If new bearing is being
installed, check bearing preload. See BEARING PRELOAD.
Bearing Preload
1. To check and adjust preload, Spacer Selector Set (T87C-1104-B) must be used. Prior to assembling hub/rotor assembly into steering
knuckle, install spacer selector into steering knuckle and clamp tool in vise. Tighten center bolt, in increments, to 36, 72, 108 and
finally 145 ft. lbs. (49, 98, 147 and 196 N.m). Each time center bolt is tightened, seat the bearings by rotating steering knuckle by hand.
2. Remove steering knuckle from vise. Reinstall steering knuckle in vise, clamping it where shock absorber mounts. Using an INCH lb.
torque wrench, measure torque required to turn center bolt. Ensure torque reading is taken just as wrench starts to rotate.
3. Spacer thickness is correct if torque wrench indicates 2.21-10.44 INCH lbs. (.25-1.8 N.m). If measurement indicates less than 2.21
INCH lbs. (.25 N.m), a thinner spacer must be installed. If measurement indicates more than 15.93 INCH lbs. (1.8 N.m), a thicker spacer
must be installed.
4. Bearing spacers are available in 21 thicknesses, in .0016" (.040 mm) increments. Spacer No. 1 is thinnest and No. 21 is thickest. See
PRELOAD SPACER AVAILABILITY table. Changing spacer thickness one increment will change bearing preload 1.7-3.5 INCH lbs.
(.2-.4 N.m). Ensure correct spacer is installed and preload is within specification. Remove spacer selector set.
PRELOAD SPACER AVAILABILITY NOTE:Rem oval of press-fitted dust shield from steering knuckle is not part of norm al bearing service. Dust
shield should not be rem oved from steering knuckle unless it is being replaced.
Stamped Mark On SpacerIn. (mm)
10.2474 (6.285)
20.2490 (6.325)
30.2506 (6.365)
40.2522 (6.405)
50.2537 (6.445)
60.2553 (6.485)
70.2569 (6.525)
80.2585 (6.565)
90.2600 (6.605)
100.2616 (6.645)
110.2632 (6.685)
120.2648 (6.725)
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Installation
1. Using Bearing Cup Replacer (D79P-1202-A) and Universal Driver Handle (T80T-4000-W), install bearing races in steering knuckle.
Lubricate bearing races and bearing. Install inner bearing into steering knuckle. Lubricate seal lips and install inner bearing seal into
knuckle. Install original bearing preload spacer in steering knuckle (or spacer selected during bearing preload check). Position outer
bearing in knuckle. Install outer seal. Install hub onto rotor, using reference marks made during removal. Install rotor to hub attaching
bolts.
2. Using a press and adapter from Spacer Selector Set (T87C-1104-B), install knuckle assembly onto hub. To complete installation,
reverse removal procedure.
LOWER CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT (FESTIVA)
Removal
Remove lower control arm pivot bolt at frame bracket. Remove ball joint clamp bolt and nut from steering knuckle assembly. Remove
stabilizer bushing retaining nut from rear of control arm. Remove rear bushing washer and bushing. Lower the control arm and pry ball joint
stud out of steering knuckle. Disconnect control arm from stabilizer end and remove.
Inspection
Check control arm and bushings for excessive wear or damage. Ensure ball joint stud moves freely but is not loose. Use Ball Joint Rotating
Adapter (T87C-5493-C) to check ball joint rotating torque. Rotating torque should be 16-27 INCH lbs. (1.8-3.1 N.m).
Installation
1. Install front bushing washer with dished side forward. Position bushing stabilizer end and engage control arm with stabilizer. Raise
control arm inner end into pivot bracket on frame. Install pivot bolt to hold it in position.
2. Engage control arm ball joint stud with clamp bore in steering knuckle. Install clamp bolt and nut. Install stabilizer rear bushing and
washer with dished side forward on stabilizer end. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification.
LOWER CONTROL ARM (CAPRI)
Removal & Installation
Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and disconnect stabilizer bar from control arm, if equipped. Remove ball joint clamp bolt. Remove
control arm front mount bolt. Remove control arm rear bracket and mount bolts. Remove control arm. To install, reverse removal procedure.
BALL JOINT (CAPRI)
Removal & Installation
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove ball joint clamp bolt from steering knuckle. Use small pry bar to pull down on lower
control arm to separate it from steering knuckle. Remove 2 ball joint retaining bolts and pry ball joint off control arm. To install, reverse
removal procedure.
LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING
Removal & Installation (Capri)
1. Remove control arm from vehicle. See LOWER CONTROL ARM. Use Bushing Receiver Cup (T87C-5493-B1), Bushing Driver (T87C-
5493-B2) and vise to remove control arm bushing.
2. To install, press bushing into control arm using same tools used for removal. Refit control arm to chassis.
Removal & Installation (Festiva)
1. Remove control arm from vehicle. See LOWER CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT. Use Bushing Receiver Cup (T88C-5493-E), Bushing
Pilot (T81P-5493-B2) and "C" Clamp Assembly (T74P-3044-A1) to remove control arm bushing.
2. To install, press bushing into control arm using same tools used for removal. Refit control arm to chassis.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
130.2663 (6.765)
140.2679 (6.805)
150.2695 (6.845)
160.2711 (6.885)
170.2726 (6.925)
180.2742 (6.965)
190.2758 (7.005)
200.2774 (7.045)
210.2789 (7.085)
NOTE:Insert bushing quickly and sm oothly. Bushing should only be distorted for a short tim e.
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Capri
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt32-40 (43-54)
Brake Rotor-To-Hub33-40 (44-54)
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Fig. 2: Exploded View of Rear Suspension (Capri)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION
WHEEL BEARING
1. Raise and support vehicle. Ensure parking brake is fully released. Remove wheel and dust cap. Rotate brake drum and ensure there is no
brake drag. Using a small cape chisel, raise the staked portion of the lock nut. Remove and discard lock nut.
2. Install new lock nut. To seat bearings, use a torque wrench and tighten lock nut to 18-21 ft. lbs. (25-29 N.m) while rotating brake drum.
After tightening, loosen lock nut until it can be turned by hand. Measure seal drag using an INCH lb. torque wrench on a lug nut at 12
o'clock position. Measure and record amount of force required to rotate brake drum.
3. To determine preload, add amount of seal drag to specified preload of 1.3-4.3 INCH lbs. (.15-.49 N.m). As an example, if seal drag
measures 2.2 INCH Lbs. (.25 N.m), this amount must be added to required preload.
4. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut a small amount. Using an INCH lb. torque wrench on a lug nut at 12 o'clock position, measure amo u n t
of pull required to rotate brake drum. Tighten attaching nut until specified amount of preload is measured with torque wrench. Stake
lock nut with a blunt chisel. Install grease cap and wheel.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
WHEEL BEARING
Removal
1. Raise and support vehicle. Ensure parking brake is fully released. Remove wheel and dust cap. Using a small cape chisel, raise staked
portion of lock nut. Remove and discard lock nut. Remove brake drum, bearing and hub assembly from spindle.
2. Pry out grease seal from hub and remove inner bearing. Bearings must be marked for reassembly reference if they are to be reused. Using
Slide Hammer (T50T-100-A), Bearing Cup Puller (T77F-1102-A) or proper sized brass drift and hammer, remove inner and outer
bearing races.
Installation
NOTE:Right side lock nut has left-hand threads. Left side lock nut has right-hand threads.
NOTE:Nut m ust be replaced if lock flange splits or cracks during staking process. DO NOT stake with a sharp
edged tool.
NOTE:Right side lock nut has left-hand threads. Left side lock nut has right-hand threads.
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and left brake lines in place. Install rear suspension struts and wheels. Block wheels and lower vehicle to load suspension to normal ride
height. Tighten torsion beam pivot bolts at body brackets to 69-87 ft. lbs. (93-118 N.m).
4. Check rear suspension alignment. Place an alignment mark at the center of the underbody, at a point of equal distance from the right and
left body bracket inboard mounting bolts. From this alignment mark, measure distance to centers of right and left strut lower mounting
bolts.
5. Both measurements must be within .20" (5 mm) of being the same. If not, shift torsion beam body brackets from side-to-side to center
suspension. Once centered, tighten upper body bracket mounting bolts to 40-50 ft. lbs. (54-68 N.m) and lower bolt to 69-87 ft. lbs. (93-
118 N.m). Bleed brakes.
TORSION BEAM BUSHINGS
Removal
1. Raise and support vehicle to fully extended rear struts. Remove wheels. Remove retaining clip at right brake line routing bracket and
disconnect brake line. Remove clip from left brake line and disconnect at body crossmember.
2. Remove torsion beam pivot bolt bolts and nuts at right and left body brackets. Swing torsion beam trailing arm downward to clear body
brackets.
3. Using piece of wood, block beam in disengaged position. Using Bushing Remover/Replacer (D80L-1002-L), remove bushings from
inboard side of torsion beam arm. See Fig. 6
.

Fig. 6: Removing Torsion Beam Bushing

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Installation
1. Place bushings on outboard sides of torsion beam arms with marks "F" and "R" aligned parallel to arm axis. To ease installation,
lubricate bushings with soapy water. Press in bushings using bushing remover/installer.
2. Remove wood block holding torsion beam out of body pivot brackets. Place bushing flange washers on outboard faces of bushings.
Raise torsion beam arms into brackets until pivot bolt holes align.
3. Install pivot bolts through brackets from inboard side but do not tighten nuts at this time. Connect brake lines at routing brackets.
Reinstall brake line retaining clips. Reinstall wheels. Lower vehicle and block wheels. Jounce vehicle until suspension is fully loaded in
its normal riding position. Tighten torsion beam pivot bolt nuts to 69-87 ft. lbs. (93-118 N.m). Bleed brakes.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:Bushings have "F" (front) and "R" (rear) stam ped on bushing face. Ensure these m arks are right side
up when "F" is toward front of vehicle.
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Capri
Control Arm Bolt-To-Spindle45-55 (61-75)
Inner Control Arm Bolts69-86 (93-117)
Rear Hub Lock Nut18-21 (25-29)
Rear Stabilizer Bracket32-39 (43-55)
Spindle-To-Strut Bolts69-86 (93-117)
Strut Rod Upper Flanged Nut40-50 (54-68)
Strut-To-Strut Tower17-22 (23-29)
Wheel Bearing Lock Nut18-21 (25-29)
Wheel Lug Nuts67-88 (90-120)
Festiva
Brake Backing Plate Spindle Support Bolts32-45 (43-61)
Lower Body Bracket Mounting Bolts69-87 (93-118)
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1983-95 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Pre-Alignm ent 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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