height FORD SIERRA 1983 1.G XR4 Workshop Manual

Suspension
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Strut Tower Brace
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Suspension Packages -XR4
Below is a listing of shock and spring packages available as engineered
suspension packages. Fixed rate or adjustable shocks are supplied as noted.
More information on the shocks that make up these kits is listed elsewhere in
the front and rear suspension sections. Kits are available with either -25mm
or standard ride height sport springs- your choice same price !
Spax Sport Gas Shocks & Sport Springs (-25mm or Standard) M400S
* supplied with fixed rate high performance gas shocks
Bilstein Gas Shocks & Sport Springs (-25mm or Standard) M400B
* supplied with fixed rate high performance gas shocks
Spax Sport Adjust Shocks & Sport Springs (-25mm or Std.) M400A
* supplied with adjustable high performance gas shocks
pB Sport Spring Sets -XR4
Our specially designed progressive rate sport springs will minimize body "roll" while
cornering and reduce "dive" under hard braking. Progressive springs are designed to
become stiffer as they are compressed allowing for a smooth transition between (very
reasonable) straight line comfort and high performance cornering. We recommend
the standard height or -25mm ride height sets for all around performance street and
light competition use, the -40mm springs should be considered for only racing/
competition use. Take into account when lowering your cars ride height that additional
negative camber will be added to the front and rear suspension angles. This is usually
not a problem on the front end, however, cars that are already experiencing noticeable
wear on the inside edges of the rear tires at "standard" ride height will see this increase
when lowering. This condition can be corrected if necessary by using camber shims
(kit available below) at the rear spindle mount to adjust for excessive negative camber.
Notes: Defining "standard" ride height is difficult on the XR4 as the springs on many
cars have already "sagged" 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch since new. In this case if the front
and rear tires are still wearing normally lowering the car another 1/4" or 1/2" (over what
it is currently) should not adversely effect tire wear.
Sport Spring Set -25mm (front & rear) XR M414M
Competition Spring Set -40mm (front & rear) XR M414C
Sport Spring Set*
Standard Height (front & rear) XR M414S
See Price List For Scorpio Spring Applications
pC Rear Camber Shim Kit -XR4
To correct rear camber angles on cars that have excessive negative camber
we offer a handy rear spindle shim kit. This kit is sometimes necessary on cars
with lowered sport springs, but can also be used to correct camber on cars with
"sagging" stock rear springs. The components (instructions and shims)
needed to space the rear bearing spindles between the brake backing plates
are supplied. This camber kit will add roughly 1.5 degrees of positive camber
and adjust rear toe back with in standard range as well.M423R
pD
Front Strut Tower Brace -XR4
The XR4 has a well built chassis structure that does not exhibit much flex
under normal conditions. With the addition of high performance tires and
suspension parts more stress is put on the front strut towers causing some
deflection under hard cornering which will eventually weaken the structure
and lead to unpredictable handling characteristics. Connecting the front strut
towers by adding a upper stressbar (strut tie bar) will improve chassis
stiffness and keep the suspension angles constant under hard use condi-
tions. For this purpose we offer a lightweight aluminum front tower brace
(stressbar) that incorporates a removable tubular cross brace and cast alloy
turret mounts. Highly recommended for cars that are used for track events,
drivers schools, auto-cross and spirited road use.M403F
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Rear Shock Mount Brace XR4
Our rear (stressbar) is a nicely finished lightweight tubular aluminum rear
brace which is just the thing for linking left and right hand upper shock mounts.
A slight bit of plastic trimming is required when fitting. Bars are supplied with
an attractive blue finish.M403R

(less expensive steel version of above) M403RS pA
Suspension Packs
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pB Sport Spring Sets

pA Sway Bar Bushings H.D. Urethane sway bar bushings in 25mm for
standard XR4 and 28mm for larger Sierra Cosworth or Scorpio sway bars.
Note: XR4Ti and Scorpio sway bar clamps differ slightly making the bushings
non-interchangeable. XR's that require replacement bar clamps (see below) will
then require Scorpio type bushings to match. (bushings sold each)
Bar Bushing H.D. 25mm- (direct fit) XR4 M407BU
Bar Bushing H.D. 28mm- (direct fit) XR4 M407BAU
Bar Bushing H.D. 25mm- (special) XR4 with G407C clampG407BA
Bar Bushing H.D. 28mm- (direct fit) Scorpio G407BAU
pB
Sway Bar Bushing Clamps The European type sway bar bushing
clamp (used on Scorpio & Cosworth) has a groove to receive a ridge back
type bushing. Clamps are a direct replacement for Scorpio and can also be
used to replace worn or broken clamps on XR4 with correct bushings (see
above).
(2) required- sold each
Sway Bar Bushing Clamp (each)- Scorpio G407C
pC
Steering Rack Complete ZF type rack assemblies include inner tie
rods, boots, and stainless steel inner sleeve.
Steering Rack Assembly- XR4 M434SR
Steering Rack Assembly- Scorpio G434SR
Steering Rack Bushing Standard and H.D. (urethane) rack bushings
(2) required (sold each)
Steering Rack Bushing (each)- XR4 & Scorpio M434B
Steering Rack Bushing H.D (each)- XR4 & Scorpio M434BH
pD
Inner Tie Rod High quality European Ford inner tie rods available
for XR4 and Scorpio.
(sold each)
Inner Tie Rod- XR4Ti M434TK
Inner Tie Rod- Scorpio (left & right same) G434TK
pE
Rack Boot All rubber steering rack bellows (boots). Suitable for both
XR4 and Scorpio.
(left & right rack boots same- sold each)
Steering Rack Boot (each) -XR4 & Scorpio M434RB
pF Outer Tie Rod End High quality European Ford outer tie rod ends
available for XR4 and Scorpio.
(each)
Tie Rod End- XR4 (left) M434L
Tie Rod End- XR4 (right) M434R
Tie Rod End- Scorpio (left & right same) G434
pG
Power Steering Pumps Direct fit, replacement power steering
pumps for XR4 and Scorpio applications.
(core charge required)
Power Steering Pump- XR4Ti (integral reservoir type) M434P
Power Steering Pump- XR4Ti (remote reservoir type) M434PA
Power Steering Pump- Scorpio (all) G434P
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P/S Pressure Hose We have these hard to find pressure side hoses
available for all model year XR4Ti's.
P/S Pressure Hose- XR4Ti (all years) M434PH
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Strut Boot/Bump Stop These H.D. strut boot/bump stops help
reduce the chance of strut damage due to over-compression and/or strut rod/
seal damage from dirt and corrosion. A specially designed one piece bellows
with integral (NBR),"nitrile butadiene", variable rate bump rubber make these
especially well suited for lowered ride height suspensions.
(sold each)
Strut Boot/Bump Stop (each) -XR4 & Scorpio M405B
Front Strut Rotating Bearings
Upper Rotating Bearing (each) -Scorpio G403
Upper Rotating Bearing (each) -XR4M403
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L4-218
L2G L4ES
L15D
L15DS
L604A
L15E
L2KS L4FS
2300 Turbo Engine Components
Cylinder Block Bare (H.D. "Turbo" Block) L2G 475.00
Main Cap Stud Set (H.D. ARP) L2KS 94.55
Full Gasket Set (Felpro)
1985 engineL15AA 95.00
Full Gasket Set (Felpro)
1986-89 engineL15AB 124.50
Top End Gasket Set (Felpro)
specify year when orderingL15BA 55.00
Top End Gasket Set (Felpro)
with hi-temp valve cover setL15BB 79.50
Bottom End Gasket Set (Felpro)
1985 engine (cork pan)L15CA 40.10
Bottom End Gasket Set (Felpro)
1986-89 engine (rubber pan)L15CB 73.85
Oil Pan Gasket (1 piece rubber) 1986-89 L15CP 34.25
Head Gasket (Felpro) L15DA 19.50
Competition Head Gasket (Felpro #1035)
steel wire ring typeL15DF 59.50
Competition Head Gasket (extreme duty racing gasket) L15DR 29.50
Valve Cover Gasket- Cork L15E 6.79
Valve Cover Gasket H.D. (1 piece rubber) includes upper manifoldL15EA 24.00
Intake Manifold Gasket Set L15FA 11.40
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head L15GA 7.50
Turbo Charger to Exhaust Manifold (stainless) L521GT 8.75
Water Outlet Gasket L15N CALL
Water Pump GasketL15P CALL
Camshaft Seal L15R 8.25
Auxiliary Shaft Seal L15S 9.25
Crankshaft Front Seal L15T 16.08
Oil Pump (standard)
MellingL2P 42.90
Oil Pump- (high pressure/ high volume) L2HP 73.20
Water Pump (new) L6A 73.10
Water Pump (recon) L6AA 39.00
Fuel Pump- Electric XR4Ti (in line) M10A 165.00
Fuel Pump- Electric XR4Ti (in tank) M10AT 125.00
Engine Components
Utilizing a design similar to the earlier German
2000 OHC "Pinto" engine the 2300 "Lima" en-
gine eventually replaced the 2000 OHC in most
North American Ford 4 cylinder vehicles from
1974 on. Built for lower maintenance with the
addition of hydraulic lash
adjusters the 2300
was designed to
operate in a lower
RPM range using
its larger displace-
ment and in-
creased torque to
its best advan-
tage. Perfor-
mance turbo-
charged versions
of the 2300 began
to appear in 1979 in
the Mustang/Capri and continued through the
80's in a more refined and powerfull EFI turbo
version. A reduced bore 2000 displacement
"Ranger" truck engine (from 1983-87) was also
produced. Some late production "Lima" engines
are equipped with hydraulic roller cam and valve
train, and other versions use dual spark plug
cylinder heads. The 2300 is a fairly rugged
engine in its stock form, however some compo-
nents will require up-rating with performance
components if high RPM duty is required. The
"Lima" series turbo and normally aspirated en-
gines respond quite well with a bit of perfor-
mance tuning and though lacking in refinement
do give quite a bit of bang for the buck.
Main Bearing Set- ACL/Vandervell (std, .010", .020", .030") L16A 32.65
Connecting Rod Set- (4) Forged H-beam 5.20" length L4ES 549.00
Connecting Rod Set- (4) Forged
I-beam 5.20" length L4ESB 398.00
Connecting Rod Set- (4) Forged H-beam 5.70" length L4ESA 549.00
Rod Bearing Set- ACL/Vandervell (std, .010", .020", .030") L16H 16.35
Con Rod Bolt Set- ARP H.D. (for standard 2.3L rod) L4FS 47.70
Head Stud Set- ARP H.D. L2DS 105.00
Cam Bearing Set- ACL/Vandervell L16M 18.50
Cam Bearing Set- ACL/Vandervell (360 degree O.D. groove) L16MA 18.50
Aux. Shaft Bearing L5DC 20.25
Cam Follower- (standard O.E. type)
eachL5B 7.50
Cam Follower- (roller type)
eachL5BR 16.00
Ring Set- Moly type 1/16", 1/16", 3/16" (std, .020", .030", .040", .060")

*for above "performance pistons" - specify sizeL4R 85.90
Ring Set*- Gapless Moly type 1/16", 1/16", 3/16" (std, .020", .030", .040", .060")

*for above "performance pistons" - specify sizeL4TF 98.00
Ring Set*- Gapless Moly type 1/16", 1/16", 3/16" (std, .025", .035", .045", .065")

*for above "performance pistons" - file fit top ringL4T1 127.50
Ring Set*- Gapless Moly type 2mm, 2mm, 4.75mm (std, .020", .030", .040", .060")
*for standard OE type pistons - specify sizeL4TFA 98.00
Performance Piston- Power Forged #250F (std, +.020", +.030", +.040", +.060 sizes)
exact replacement for standard 2.3 turbo piston, light weight "power forged"
design, 1.589" comperssion height for 8.0:1 compression, 2mm 2mm 4.75mm
ring land, supplied with wrist pins and locks.
L4-250F 62.20
Performance Piston- Forged (custom)
BAT can supply custom forged pistons to your specifications. Information regarding
bore size, ring land sizes & locations, compression height, and wrist pin bore size
is required for ordering. Pricing is on request
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Price List
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PAGE 2 front suspension & steering
Front Sway Bar- Cosworth 28mm M407 185.00
Front Strut- Spax Adjustable (each) XR M401A 165.00
Front Strut- Spax Sport- fixed rate- (each) XR M401V 99.50
Front Strut- Bilstein-Gas- (each) XR M401B 92.50
Front Strut- R/S Adjustable (each) XR M401RS 219.95
Front Strut- Koni Sport (each) Scorpio G401K 199.95
Front Strut- Boge Turbo-Gas (each) XR M401S 97.50
Front Strut- Boge Turbo-Gas (each) Scorpio G401S 101.50
Front Strut- DeCarbon Gas (each) XR M401G 145.00
Front Strut- DeCarbon Gas (each) Scorpio G401G 145.00
Front Strut- KYB GR2 (each) XR M401Y 99.50
Front Strut- KYB GR2 (each) Scorpio G401Y 99.50
Steering Rack Assembly* (XR) M434SR 349.00
Steering Rack Assembly* Scorpio G434SR 349.00
*this item requires an additional 100.00 charge refundable upon core return
Steering Rack Bushing H.D. (set) M434BH 30.00
Steering Rack Boot (left or right) XR & Scorpio M434RB 15.50
Control Arm* (left) XR M428L 75.00
Control Arm* (left) Scorpio G428L 99.50
Control Arm* (right) XR M428R 75.00
Control Arm* (right) Scorpio G428R 99.50
*NEW control arms (ball joints and bushings are installed)
Adjustable Control Arms (pair) w/bushings DISCONTINUED
Adjustable Control Arms- Race (pair) DISCONTINUED
Bushing- H.D. (GPN) Inner Control Arm (each) M428BH-N 16.75
Bushing- H.D. (GPN) Inner Control Arm (each) ScorpioG428BH-N 22.50
Bushings- Urethane Inner Control Arm (set) M428BU 30.00
Bushings- Urethane Inner Control Arm (set) Scoprio G428BU 35.00
Bushing (standard) Inner Control Arm (each) XR C428B 9.50
Bushings*- Urethane Outer Control/Sway (set) M428BK 70.00
Bushings*- H.D. (GPN) Outer Control/Sway (set) M428BK-N 50.00
Bushings*(standard) Outer Control/Sway (1 arm pair) M428B 20.00
*M428B, M428BK & M428BK-N are all suitable for Scorpio
Washer (shallow)- Sway Bar / Outer TCA (each) M407W 2.95
Tie Rod End (left) XR M434L 24.50
Tie Rod End (right) XR M434R 24.50
Tie Rod End (same L or R) Scorpio G434 27.50
Mount/Insulator -H.D. Upper Strut (each) XR M404 24.00
Upper Strut Mount/Insulator- Scorpio (each) G404 24.50
Upper Strut Rotating Bearing- Scorpio (each) G403 7.95
Upper Strut Rotating Bearing- XR4 (each) M403 9.50
PAGE 3 suspension components
Spax Sport Kit -XR M400S 495.00
Spax Sport Kit (adjustable) XR M400A 649.00
Sport Spring Set (4) front/rear (-25mm) XR M414M 189.50
Sport Spring Set (4) front/rear (-40mm) XR M414C 225.00
Sport Spring Set (4) front/rear (standard height) XR M414S 249.00
Sport Spring Set (4) front/rear (-30mm) Scorpio G414M 269.00
Front Spring Scorpio - Standard O.E. Ford (each) G414 63.65
Rear Spring Scorpio - Standard O.E. Ford (each) G415 106.40
Rear Camber Shim Kit -XR M423R 30.00
Front Upper Strut Brace (alloy) XR M403F 149.50
Rear Upper Shock Brace (alloy) XR M403R 142.50
Rear Upper Shock Brace (steel) XR M403RS 78.00
PAGE 4 suspension components
Bar Bushing H.D. 25mm- XR4 w/standard bar M407BU 20.00
Bar Bushing H.D. 28mm- XR4 w/Cosworth barM407BAU 20.00
Bar Bushing H.D. 25mm- XR4 w/ std. bar & G407C clampG407BA 20.00Bar Bushing H.D. 28mm- ScorpioG407BAU 20.00
Front Sway Bar Clamp- Scorpio (each) M407C 7.50
Steering Rack Assembly* XR M434SR 349.00
Steering Rack Assembly* Scorpio G434SR 349.00
*this item requires an additional 100.00 charge refundable upon core return
Steering Rack Bushing (each) M434B 8.70
Steering Rack Bushing H.D. (each) M434BH 20.00
Inner Tie Rod -XR4 M434TK 51.00
Inner Tie Rod -Scorpio G434TK 51.00Steering Rack Boot (left or right) XR & Scorpio M434RB 16.75
Outer Tie Rod End (left) XR M434L 24.50
Outer Tie Rod End (right) XR M434R 24.50
Outer Tie Rod End (same L or R) Scorpio G434 27.50
Power Steering Pump XR4Ti* (integral reservoir) M434P 135.00
Power Steering Pump XR4Ti* (remote reservoir) M434PA 136.00
Power Steering Pump Scorpio* G434P 136.00
*this item requires an additional 25.00 charge refundable upon core return
P/S Pressure Hose XR4Ti M434PH 58.33
Strut Boot/Bump Stop (each) XR & Scorpio M405B 19.00
Strut Insulator/Bearing Kit XR4 (does 1 side) M403K 7.00
Upper Rotating Bearing XR4 (each) M403 8.50
Upper Rotating Bearing Scorpio (each) G403 7.95
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Pricing is listed with part numbers on this pages
PAGE 6
rear suspension
Rear Sway Bar w/bush- Cosworth 16mm (XR4) M408 99.50Rear Sway Bar w/bush- Cosworth 18mm (Scorpio only)G408 89.95
Rear Bar End Shackle (each) -XR M408S 15.00
Rear Bar End Shackle (each) -Scorpio G408S 15.00
Rear Bar Bush(12mm) urethane (each) stock XR4 M408BU 6.00
Rear Bar Bush (16mm) urethane (each) Cosworth M408BAU 6.00
Rear Bar Bush (16mm) urethane (each) Scorpio G408BU 6.00
Rear Control Arm Set -H.D. Competition M424 675.00
Bushing*- Urethane Outer Control Arm (each) M424BO 29.75
Bushing*- GPN Outer Control Arm (each) M424BO-N 30.50
Bushing*- GPN Body Beam Mount (each) M429B 36.75
Bushing*- Urethane H.D. Body Beam Mount (each) M429BU 54.50
Bushing*- Urethane Inner Control Arm (each) M424BI 29.75
*above bushings also Scorpio suitable
Beam/Subframe Assembly -H.D. CompetitionDISCONTINUED
Rear Shock- Spax Adjustable (each) XR M402A 89.00
Rear Shock- Spax Adjustable (each) Scorpio G402A 105.50
Rear Shock- Spax Sport- fixed rate- (each) XR M402V 75.00
Rear Shock- Bilstein- Gas (each) XR M402B 73.00
Rear Shock- Koni R/S Adjustable (each) XR M402RS 99.50
Rear Shock- Koni Sport (each) Scorpio G402K 122.85Rear Shock- Boge Turbo-Gas (each) XR M402S 75.50
Rear Shock- Boge Turbo-Gas (each) Scorpio G402S 62.50
Rear Shock- DeCarbon-Gas (each) XR M402G 63.00Rear Shock- DeCarbon-Gas (each) Scorpio G402G 87.00
Rear Shock- KYB (each) XR M402Y 46.50
Rear Shock -KYB (each) Scorpio G402Y 46.50
IMPORTANT PRICE LIST NOTES:
(1) Scorpio versions of listed XR4 parts will generally
appear below XR4 item in
italics.
(2) Items that apply for both XR4 & Scorpio are noted.
(3) Fitment notes, and core charge information is also
italicized.
(4) Additional items that do not appear in the literature
can be found in with the corresponding category /
page number reference. These listings are also
italicized.
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