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POWER
STEERING
AND TIRES GENERAL SERVICE. 3-1
PART 3-2 WHEELSAND TIRES. . . . . . .3-44
SUSPENSION """""""" . .3-11
PART 3-6
PART 3-3 SPECIFICATIONS.. . . . . . 3-49
MANUAL STEERING. . . . . . . . . . .
each wheel stop for more than 3 to seals. A power cylinder seal kit the effort required to turn the wheel
5 seconds. should be used to correct leakage. at least one complete revolution in
3. Shut off the engine, and check Do not replace the power cylinder as. both directions. See Part 3-6 for the
for leaks. sembly unless the piston rod is scored specified torque which should be ap-
Fitting and Tube Seat Leak. Since or has a dull gray finish instead of a proximately equal in both directions.
most fluid leaks occur at the fittings high luster chrome finish.
and connections in a power steering Pump-Fluid Pressure Test
Check Turning Effort
hydraulic system, these parts should A fluid pressure test will show
be checked before any other part is With the front wheels properly whether the pump or some other unit
aligned and tire pressures correct, in the power steering system is caus-
replaced. check the effort required to turn the
1. With the engine running at idle ing trouble in the system. Steps out-
steering wheel. lined below should be followed to de-
speed, raise the car on a hoist.
1. With the car on dry concrete, termine the cause of the trouble.
2. Clean the outside of the con- set the parking brakes.
trol valve and the power cylinder, the 1. Measure the pump belt tension.
2. With the engine warmed up and When adjusting the belt tension on
bottom surfaces of the pump, and all running at idle speed, turn the steer-
lines and fittings. Dirt, oil, and grease the power steering pump, do not pry
ing wheel to the left and right several against the pump to obtain the prop-
should be removed from all areas times to warm the fluid.
where leaks may exist. er belt load.
3. Attach a torque wrench to the A half-inch cast boss has been in-
3. Tighten all fittings, using a spe- steering wheel hub. (Fig. 1). Check corporated on the front face of the
cial 5-flat tube wrench. Do not tight-
pump cover plate onto which a 9/16
en the fitting with a standard open
inch open end wrench can be fitted to
end wrench. If a properly tightened
fitting leaks, replace the seat. pry the pump and obtain the proper
belt tension.
Pump, Control Valve, and Power
2. Disconnect the pressure line
Cylinder Leak. If the fittings and con-
hose from the pump outlet, and install
nections do not leak, check the other a 0-2000 psi pressure gauge and shut
parts of the system.
off valve between the end of the hose
Check the hose connection at the and the pump outlet (Fig. 2).
pump for leaks, and tighten the hose Be sure that the pressure gauge is
clamp if necessary. between the pump and the shut off
Pump Leaks. If leakage occurs at valve, all connections are tight, and
the pump reservoir seal, pump outlet the shut off valve is fuUy open.
valve seals, or the support stud seal, 3. Connect a tachometer.
check the torque of the outlet valve 4. Start the engine and operate it
nut and the support stud nut. If ~;~:~~h (In. Lb.)~ C 1270-B at idle speed for at least two minutes
torque is within specifications, replace to warm up the fluid.
the reservoir seal, outlet valve seals, FIG. 1 -Checking Turning S. Cycle the steering wheel from
or the support stud seal, whichever is Effort- Typical stop-to-stop several times to expel any
required if leaks are evident other
than the lines.
Control Valve Leaks. If the control
valve is leaking (somewhere other
than the tube seats), replace all the
seals, using a control valve seal kit.
Use all the parts in the kit, and be
sure they are correctly installed.
When assembling the new seals in the
valve, an application of silicone
grease to the internal parts will help
to provide a better seal against future
leakage. Apply grease to the center-
ing spring area, especially on the cap
and spacer mating surfaces. Coat the
threads of the cap retaining bolts
with grease. The rubber boot seals,
the actuator assembly, and the met-
al cup seals in the control valve
should also be coated with silicone
grease.
Some oil remaining from the man-
ufacturing processesmay be found in
the sleeve near the ball stud. Do not
confuse this oil with leaking fluid
from the hydraulic system.
Power Cylinder Leaks. The power
cylinder may leak at the piston rod
PART 3-1 - SUSPENSION,
STEERING.
WHEELS
AND TIRESGENERAL
SERVICE
3-.1
air from the system; stop the engine. sure is higher, inspect the hoses for afore and cause undue pump and/ or
Remove the reservoir filler cap and kinks and obstructions. steering gear wear. Engine rpm
check the fluid level in the reservoir. 7. Increase the engine speed to should not exceed fast idle during
If necessary, add lubricant CIAZ- 1000 rpm; then, slowly close the this test.
19582-A to the proper level. gauge shut-off valve. With the valve
6. With the engine running at ap- fully closed, the pump pressure
proximately 500 rpm and no steering should be 750 to 900 psi. If pressure is more or less than
effort applied, and the lubricant at Do not close the valve for more specification, replace the pump as-
normal operating temperature, the than a few seconds (maximum 5 sec- sembly. If pressure is as specified and
pressure gauge should show a pres- onds), as this would abnormally in- steering efforts are heavy, the gear
sure of less than SO psi. If the pres- crease the lubricant (fluid) temper- and! or control valve could be at fault.
If the steering wheel binds or sticks check the spool adjustment. If the ad-
when turned, or if poor recovery to justment is correct, overhaul or re-
the straight-ahead position occurs, place the control valve.
check the Pitman arm ball stud in the
Check the control valve travel reg-
control valve sleeve. If the ball stud ulator stop adjustment. If the stop is
is rubbing against the edge of the
drawn up too tightly, the ball stud
sleeve slot, the roll pin may be miss- will bind in the seats.Adjust the stop
BINDING OR POOR ing. as required.
RECOVERY If either of the idler arm bushings
are worn or damaged, replace both Check the control valve sleeveand
the socket tube for damage. Replace
bushings.
Check the steering gear adjustment parts that show signs of damage, and
(Section 2). adjust the travel regulator stop.
Check the operation of the control Check for possible interference be-
valve spool in the valve housing. If tween the steering wheel and the
the spool is binding in the housing, steering column.
If the effort required to turn the tering spring adjustment. Adjust if re-
steering wheel is greater than normal quired (Section 2).
for the entire travel of the front Check the control valve spool for
wheels, check the tire pressure then, movement. If the spool does not
test the fluid pressure. Be sure that move freely, check for, and eliminate,
there are no leaks, that the reservoir interference between the socket tube
is properly filled, and that the belt is and the valve sleeve. If the spool is
properly adjusted. If the pump output sticking in the housing, remove the
pressure is low, the pump may be de- spool and check the spool lands for
fective and should be replaced. burrs. Small burrs may be removed
HAP.D STEERING If the pressure test shows that the with crocus cloth if the edges of the
trouble is in the control valve or pow- valve lands are not rounded in the
er cylinder, remove and inspect these process. If the spool cannot be re-
units. Repair or replace any damaged paired, replace the control valve.
parts. Check the control valve ball stud
If the pressure test indicates that for free movement in the ball stud
the pressures throughout the system seats. If the stud is binding in the
are within specifications, check the seats, adjust the travel regulator stop.
following items in the order given: If the hard steering still persists,
Check the control valve spool cen- check the front end alignment.
A loose pump belt or air in the fluid bushings or improper mounting nut
can cause chatter against the wheel torque. Replace the bushings if worn.
stops during an extremely sharp turn. Torque the nut to specification.
Check the belt tension, and adjust Check the power cylinder piston
STEERING CHATTER it to specifications or fill the reservoir rod insulators for looseness.If the in-
if necessary. sulators are worn, replace them. If
Check for looseness in the idler the mounting nut is loose, torque it
arm rod connection. Loosenessat this to specification, and torque the lock-
point may be due to worn mounting nut to specification.
Check the control valve spool cen- ing may damage the stop pin.
tering spring adjustment. If the ad- Check for looseness between the
RATTLES justment is loose, tighten the nut until control valve ball stud and the ball
snug, and then back off the nut not stud seats. If the stud is loose in the
more than V4 turn. Excessive tighten- seats,adjust the travel regulator stop.
Check the entire system for dam- for resistance to movement. If the
age, replacing parts as necessary. piston moves easily with little or no
Tighten a loose pump belt. resistance, the internal parts of the
Test the fluid pressure to determine power cylinder are broken or dam-
whether the trouble is in the pump, aged. Replace the power cylinder if
the control valve, or the power cyl- broken or damaged.
inder. Maladjustment of the control valve
If the pressure test indicates that spool centering spring can cause a
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST the pump is at fault, replace the loss of either right or left power as-
pump. sist. Check the adjustment, and read-
If the pressure test indicates that just if necessary.Replace all defective
the control valve or power cylinder parts.
is at fault, check as follows: Check the operation of the control
Disconnect the power cylinder pis- valve check valve. If the check valve
ton rod from the idler arm bracket. does not operate freely, replace the
Operate the piston by hand to check check valve assembly.
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1. IncorrectTire Pressure x x x x x x x x x
i~Sizes Not Uniform x x x 1--i1 x Ix
I 3. Overloaded
or Unevenly
loadedVehicle ~x, x iXlTri
4. PowerSteeringFluidLevelLow-Leak x XI X
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5. Sagging
or BrokenSpring x \ x I, x lXIX-IX
6. Glazed,
looseor BrokenPowerSteeringPumpBelt x x
7. RearSpringTieBoltOffCenter x
8. BrokenRearSpringTieBolts xI x x
9. RearSpringFrontHanger
Mislocated x
10. BentSpindleArm
11. BentSpindle
12. lack of lubrication xI x
x
x ~ x
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13. Air in PowerSteeringSystem x x xl
I 14. Obstruction in Power Steering Lines x x
115.looseor WeakShockAbsorber x ~
16. Looseor WornSuspensionArm Bushings x
17. BindingFront SuspensionBall Joints or SteeringLinkage x x x ~
18. Loose,Worn,or DamagedSteeringLinkageor Connections x x x x
19. LooseSteeringGearMountings
~x x x
20. InsufficientSteeringPumpPressure x x x
21. Incorrect SteeringGearAdjustment x x x x x XI X I I I. I A
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3-6 GROUP 3 - SUSPENSION,
STEERING,
WHEELS
AND TIRES
POSITIVE
CAMBER
-1i-J NEGATIVE~ II-POSITIVE
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ADJUSTING SHIMS F1O82-C
STEERING GEAR CLEANING 2. Install a new pump and connect the floor. Shake each front wheel
AND INSPECTION only the pressure hose to the pump grasping the upper and lower surfaces
Wash all parts in a cleaning sol- (Part 3-4). of the tire to check the front suspen-
vent and dry with a lint-free cloth. 3. Place the oil return line in a sion ball joints and mountings for
The bearing should not be spun dry suitable container and plug the re- looseness,wear, and damage. Check
with compressedair. Inspect the shaft servoir return pipe. the brake backing plate mountings.
and worm for scoring, cracks or 4. Fill the reservoir with lubricant Torque all loose nuts and bolts to
checks, and for straightness of the CIAZ-19582-A. specifications. Replace all worn parts
shaft. Check the splines and the 5. Disconnect the coil wire to pre- as outlined in Part 3-2.
threads on the sector shaft for wear vent the engine from starting and 3. Check the steering gear mount-
and burrs. Inspect the gear teeth for raise the front wheels off the ground. ings and all steering linkage connec-
scoring, pitting and other wear. In- 6. While approximately two quarts tions for looseness.Torque all mount-
spect the ball bearings for free move- of steering gear lubricant are being ings to specifications. If any of the
ment, and the cups for wear or irreg- poured into the reservoir, turn the linkage is worn or bent, replace the
ular surfaces. Check the housing for engine over using the ignition key, at parts as outlined in Part 3-3.
cracks and the sector shaft needle the same time cycle the steering 4. Check the front wheel bearings.
bearing for free movement or other wheel from stop to stop. If any in-and-out free play is noticed,
wear. 7. As soon as all of the lubricant adjust the bearing to specification
Check the power steering pump has been poured in, turn off the igni- (Part 3-5). Replace worn or dam-
pressures. If the pump pressures are tion key, and attach the coil wire. aged bearings as outlined in Part 3-5.
not to specification and there are no 8. Remove the plug from the res- S. Spin each front wheel with a
external fluid leaks, replace the pump. ervoir return pipe, and attach the re- wheel spinner, and check and balance
If the pump has a visible leak, replace turn hose to the reservoir. each wheel as required.
the reservoir seal, outlet valve seals, 9. Check the reservoir fluid level; 6. Check the action of the shock
or support stud seal, whichever is re- if low add fluid to the proper level. absorbers. If the shock absorbers are
Do not overfill. not in good condition, the car may
quired.
10. Lower the car. not settle in a normal, level position,
11. Start the engine and cycle the and front wheel alignment may be af-
FLUSHING THE POWER steering wheel from stop to stop to fected.
STEERING SYSTEM expel any trapped air from the sys-
Should a power steering pump be- tem.
come inoperative, the shaft and pul- WHEEL INSPECTION
ley should be checked for freedom of Wheel lug nuts should be tightened
rotation. If the pump shaft does not FRONT END GENERAL to specification at the predelivery in-
turn freely (binding), it is an indica- INSPECTION spection. Loose wheel lug nuts may
tion that there is wear on the pump Do not check and adjust front cause shimmy and vibration. Elong-
internal components and the need for \vheel alignment without first making ated stud holes in the wheels may
flushing the steering system, when in- the following inspection for front-end also result from loose lug nuts.
stalling a new pump. maladjustment, damage, or wear. Keep the wheels and hubs clean.
1. Remove the power steering 1. Check for specified air pres- Stoneswedged between the wheel and
pump and pulley as outlined in Part sures in all four tires. drum and lumps of mud or grease
3-4. 2. Raise the front of the car off can unbalance a wheel and tire.
3-10 GROUP 3 SUSPENSION,
STEERING,
WHEELS
AND TIRES
Check for damage that would af- 3. Attach a dial indicator to the SHOCK ABSORBERS
fect the runout of the wheels. Wob- upper arm. Position the indicator so
Passengercars and station wagons
ble or shimmy caused by a damaged that the plunger restsagainstthe un- are equipped with hydraulic shock ab-
wheel will cause premature tire wear derside of the spindle at the upper
sorbers of the direct-acting type and
and eventually damage the wheel ball joint stud. are nonadjustable and nonrefillable,
bearings. Inspect the wheel rims for 4. With the dial indicator attached and cannot be repaired.
dents that could permit air to leak to the upper arm, position the indi-
from the tires. Before replacing a shock absorber,
cator so that the plungerrestsagainst
check the action of the shock ab-
WHEEL BALANCING the inner side of the wheelrim adja-
sorbers by grasping the bumper and
cent to the upper arm ball joint.
See the instructions provided with jouncing the car up and down. If the
the Rotunda Wheel Balancer. 5. Grasp the tire at the top and shock absorbers are in good condi-
bottom, and slowly move the tire in tion the car will immediately settle to
UPPER BALL JOINT and out (Fig. 14). Note the reading a normal position after the bumper is
INSPECTION (radial play) on the dial indicator. If released.
1. Raise the car on a frame con- the reading exceeds specifications
tact hoist or by floor jacks placedbe- (Part 3-6), replace the upper ball
neath the underbodyuntil the wheel joint. TESTING
falls to the full down position as To check a shock absorber re-
shown in Fig. 14. This will unload LOWER BALL JOINT moved from a car proceed as fol-
the upper ball joint. INSPECTION lows:
1. Raise the car on a frame con- 1. Hold the shockabsorberin the
tact hoist or by floor jacks placed be- vertical position wit h the piston
neath the underbody until the wheel in the sameposition,push in the pis-
falls to the full down position. ton rod until the shockis extendedto
2. Ask an assistant to grasp the its full length.
lower edge of the tire and move the 2. With the shock absorber held
wheel in and out. in the sameposition,push in the pis-
3. As the wheel is being moved in ton rod until the shockis compressed
and out, observe the lower end of to its shortestlength.
the spindle and the lower arm. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 several
4. Any movement between the times until all the air is expelled.
lower end of the spindle and the low- 4. Clamp the lower end (small di-
er arm indicates ball joint wear and ameter) in a vise in a vertical posi-
loss of preload. If any such move- tion.
ment is observed, replace the lower S. Extend the shock to its full
-"~ arm. length and then compressit to its
F 1235.A
During the foregoing check, the shortest length. There should be a
FIG. 14-Measuring Upper Ball upper ball joint will be unloaded and constant drag during the complete
Joint Radial Play may move. Disregard all such move- cycle. Any suddenloss of drag indi-
ment of the upper ball joint. Also, do catesair in the system,loss of fluid,
2. Adjust the wheel bearings as not mistake loose wheel bearings for or faulty internal valve operation.
describedin Part 3-5. a worn ball joint. Replace defective shock absorbers.
3-11
SUSPENSION
3-14 3-21
Comet, Falcon, and Fairlane ,3-15 Rear Spring and/or Bushing. . . . . . . . 3-21
REAR SUSPENSION
Each rear wheel, hub, and brake
drum assemblyis bolted to the rear
axle shaft flange.The wheel and axle
shaft assemblyrotatesin the rear axle
housing. Two spring pads integral
with the axlehousing,rest on two leaf
type springs.The axle housingis fas-
tened to the springsby spring clips.
(V-bolts), spring clip plates and nuts
(Figs. 2 and 18). Each spring is sus-
pendedfrom the underbodysiderail
by a hangerat tbe front and a shack-
le at the rear. The upper end of each
shockabsorberis mountedto a brack-
et in the underbody.The lower end is
mountedto the springclip plate.
The springs and shock absorbers
provide for up and down movement
F 1085- 0 of the rear axle and wheels as re-
quired by changesin the road sur-
FIG. 2-Rear Suspension-Typical face. They also cushionroad shocks.
STABILIZER REPLACEMENT
1. Raise the car high enough to
FIG. 6-Shaft Centered in provide working space,and place sup-
Arm-Typical ports under both front wheels.
2. Disconnect the stabilizer from
10. Fabricate a spacer from a sec- each link. Disconnect both stabilizer
tion of 3/4-inch diameter pipe or met-
retaining brackets, and remove the
al of comparable size and strength. stabilizer.
On a Mustang the spacer should be
3. Coat the necessaryparts of the
7 7/16inches long. On a Comet, Fal-
stabilizer with RUGL YDE or a com-
con, or Fairlane, the spacer should be
parable lubricant, and slide new insu-
6 15/16inches long. lators onto the stabilizer.
11. Position the spacer parallel 4. Connect the stabilizer retaining
with the inner shaft, and force the
UPPER ARM SHAFT AND/OR brackets, and connect the stabilizer to
spacer between the flanges of the up-
BUSHING RELACEMENT both links. Torque the bracket retain-
per arm (Fig. 7). ing screws and the link bolt nut to
1. Removethe shockabsorberand If the spacer can not be forced be-
uppermounting bracketas an assem- tween the arm flanges due to exces- specification.
S. Remove the supports and lower
bly. sive distortion, replace the upper arm the car.
2. Raisethe car on a hoist, install assembly.
safety stands,and removethe wheel 12. With the spacer positioned in LOWER ARM STRUT AND/OR
cover or hub cap. the arm, torque the bushings to speci- BUSHING REPLACEMENT
3. Removethe greasecap from the fication. Move the arm on the shaft
hub; then, removethe cotter pin, nut to be sure that no binding exists, then MUSTANG
lock, adjustingnut and outer bearing remove the spacer. 1. Position the block as shown in
from the hub. 13. Connect the suspension upper Fig. 3 under the upper arm for sup-
4. Pull the wheel,tire, and the hub arm to the underbody. Install the ad- port.
and drum off the spindleas an assem- justing shims (Mustang only) and re- 2. Raise the car, position safety
bly. lease the front spring. stands, and remove the wheel and
5. Install the spring compressor, 14. Remove the spring compressor tire.
Tool T63P-5310-A or the Comet and position the wheel, tire, and hub 3. Remove the strut - to - bracket
Tool 5310-Cand compressthe spring and drum on the spindle. forward retaining nut, washer and in-
(Section3). 15. Install the bearing, washer, ad- sulator bushings (Fig. 14).
6. Remove2 upper arm to spring justing nut and nut lock. Adjust the 4. Remove the 2 strut-to-iower
tower retaining nuts and swing the wheel bearing as outlined in Part 3-5 arm retaining nuts and bolts; then,
3-14 GROUP 3 SUSPENSION.
STEERING.
WHEELS
AND TIRES
lift the strut with rear insulator bush- car. Removethe tool supportingthe Installation
ing and washer from the car. upper arm. 1. Install the nut, washer and bush-
5. Install the new rear washer and ing on the strut.
insulator bushing on the forward end COMET, FALCON, AND
2. Position the strut to the front
of the strut rod. FAIRLANE
bushing bracket and to the lower arm.
6. Position the strut into the Removal Install the strut to lower arm attach-
mounting bracket and to the lower 1. Raisethe car and install safety ing bolts and nuts and torque to spec-
suspension arm. Install the strut-to- stands. ification.
arm retaining bolts and nuts, and 2. Remove the lower arm strut 3. Position the strut front bushing
torque to specification. front retainingnut, washerand bush- and washer on the strut and install
7. Install the forward insulator ing at the frame bracket {14). the adjusting nut.
bushing, washer, and nut to the for- 3. Remove 2 bolts and nuts at- 4. Tighten the strut adjusting nuts
ward end of the strut and torque the taching the strut to the lower arm against the strut frame bracket.
strut rod nut to specification. and removethe strut. s. Lower the car and check caster,
8. Install the wheel and tire, re- 4. Remove the bushing, washer camber and toe-in and adjust as nec-
move the safetv stands and lower the and nut from the strut. essary
.
nuts, and torque to specification. In- tower retaining nuts and swing the
stall the shock absorber lower retain- upper arm outboard from the spring
ing nuts on the bolts at the under- tower (Fig. 13).
side of the spring lower seat and 7. Release the spring compressor
torque to specification. tool and remove the tool from the
10. Install the wheel and tire as- spring. Then, remove the spring from
sembly, remove the safety stands and the car (Fig. 10).
lower the car.
11. Check and, if necessary, ad. Installation
just caster, camber, and toe-in. 1. Place the spring upper insulator
on the spring and secure in place with
COMET, FALCON, AND tape.
FAIRLANE 2. Position the spring in the spring
tower. Install the spring compressor,
Removal Tool T63P-5310-A and compress the
1. Removethe shockabsorberand spring.
upper mounting bracket as an as- 3. Swing the upper arm inboard
sembly. and insert the bolts through the holes
2. Raisethe car on a hoist, install in the side of the spring tower.. Then,
safety stands,and removethe wheel install the retaining nuts and torque
cover or hub cap. them to specification.
3. Remove the grease cap from 4. Releasethe spring pressure and
FIG. 10-Removing or the hub; then, removethe cotter pin, guide the spring into the upper arm
nut lock, adjusting nut and outer spring seat. The end of the spring
Installing Spring-Mustang bearing from the hub. must seat against the tab on the
4. Pull the wheel,tire and the hub spring seat.
11. Remove the components of the and drum off the spindleas an assem- 5. Remove the spring compressor
spring compressing tool; then, remove bly. and position the wheel, tire, and hub
the spring as shown in Fig. 10. 5. Install the spring compressor, and drum on the spindle.
Tool T63P-5310-A or the Comet 6. Install the bearing, washer, ad-
Installation Tool 5310-C(Fig. 11), and compress justing nut and nut lock. Adjust the
1. With the upper arm turned out the spring (Figs. 9 and 12). Either wheel bearing as outlined in Part 3-5
of the way for clearance, install the tool can be used. and install the cotter pin, grease cap,
spring in the housing (Fig. 10). 6. Remove2 upper arm to spring and hub cap or wheel cover.
2. Install the spring compressor
tool and compress the spring. 7. Lower the car and install the
3. Swing the suspensionupper arm shock absorber and upper mounting
assembly inboard, and insert the arm bracket.
inner shaft retaining bolts through the 8. Check caster, camber, and toe-
mounting holes in the underbody. in and adjust as necessary (Part 3-1).
4. From inside the engine com-
FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER
partment, install but do not tighten ARM
the nuts and lockwashers on the two
inner shaft retaining bolts. The speci- MUSTANG
fied keystone type lock washers must Removal
be used.
1. Raise the front of the car, posi-
s. Install the adjusting shims on
tion safety stands under the frame,
both bolts between the inner shaft
and lower the car slightly.
and the underbody. Install the same
shim thicknesses that were removed 2. Remove the wheel and tire as-
from each bolt when the arm was dis- sembly.
connected. Torque the inner shaft re- 3. Remove the shock absorber
taining nuts to specification. lower retaining nuts and washers.
6. Turn the tool shaft nut counter- 4. Remove the shock absorber up-
clockwise to release the spring (Fig. per mounting bracket retaining nuts,
8). As the spring is being released, and remove the shock absorber and
guide the spring into its lower seat. bracket as an assembly (Fig. 15).
7. Remove the components of the On all 8-cylinder cars, remove the
spring tool. air cleaner to obtain access for tool
8. Position the shock absorber in installation.
the spring housing so that the holes 5. Install the spring compressor,
in the upper mounting bracket en- Tools T63P-5310-A and T64K-5310-
gage the upper retaining studs in the A and compress the spring (Figs. 8
housing (Fig. 15). The lower retain- and 9).
ing bolts go through the mounting 6. Position a safety stand under
holes in the spring lower seat. the lower arm.
9. Install the bracket retaining 7. Remove the cotter pin from the
3-16 GROUP 3 - SUSPENSION,
STEERING,
WHEELS
AND TIRES
Tools T63P-5310-A (Tool-5310-C- FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER and slots are aligned, and install a new
Comet), T64K5310-A or B, and ARM cotter pin.
T66P-5310-Aor B and compressthe 6. Torque the lower arm-to-un-
MUSTANG derbody pivot bolt and nut to speci-
spring (Fig. 13).
5. Removethe cotter pin from the fication.
Removal
upper ball joint stud and loosenthe 7. Remove the safety stands and
1. Position a support betweenthe
stud nut. lower the car.
upper arm and side rail as shownin
6. Position the ball joint remover Fig. 3. 8. Remove the support from be-
tool as shown in Fig. 5. The tool 2. Raise the car, position safety tween the upper arm and frame.
stands, and remove the wheel and 9. Check and, if necessary, adjust
shouldseatfirmly againstthe endsof
tire. caster, camber, and toe-in.
both studsand not againstthe lower
stud nut. It may be necessaryto re- 3. Removethe stabilizer bar and COMET, FALCON, AND
movethe lower ball joint cotter pin if link retaining nut, disconnectthe bar FAIRLANE
it preventsthe tool from seatingon from the link, and remove the link
the stud. bolt. Removal
4. Removethe strut to lower arm 1. Raise the car and position safe-
7. Turn the tool with a wrenchun- retaining nuts and bolts. Remove
til both studsare under tension;then, ty stands under the side rails.
the steeringarm stop from the strut. 2. Remove the hub cap or wheel
tap the spindle near the upper stud 5. Removethe cotter pin from the
with a hammer to loosen the stud cover.
nut on the lower ball joint stud, and 3. Remove the wheel, tire, and hub
from the spindle. Do not loosenthe loosenthe nut one or two turns. Do and drum as an assembly.
stud with tool pressurealone. not removethe nut from the stud at 4. Remove the stabilizer bar link
8. Removethe ball joint remover this time. retaining nut and remove the wash-
tool and remove the ball joint stud 6. Straightenthe cotter pin on the ers, bushings, spacer, and link bolt
nut from the stud. upper ball joint stud nut. Positionthe
ball joint remover tool betweenthe (Fig. 14).
9. Remove2 nuts and washersre- 5. Remove the 2 strut to lower
taining the upper arm to the spring upper and lower ball joint studs in
arm attaching nuts and bolts.
tower. Pull the upper arm awayfrom the reverseposition from that shown
in Fig. 5. The tool shouldseatfirmly 6. Remove the lower ball joint
the spring tower, lift the ball joint aginst the ends of both studs and stud nut cotter pin and loosen the nut
stud from the spindle, and remove not against the stud nuts. one or two turns. Do not remove the
the upper arm from the car. 7. Turn the tool with a wrenchun- nut from the stud at this time.
10. Remove2 nuts and bolts and til the tool placesthe studsunder ten- 7. Position the ball joint remover
removethe spring pivot from the up- sion,and tap the spindlenearthe low- tool between the upper and lower ball
per arm. er stud with a hammerto loosenthe joint studs in the reverse position (up-
stud in the spindle.Do not loosenthe side down) from that shown in Fig.
Installation stud in the spindlewith tool pressure 14. The tool should seat firmly against
1. Position the spring pivot to the only. If both armsare beingremoved, the ends of both studs and not against
loosen the upper stud in the same the stud nuts.
upper arm and install the 2 attaching
manner as the lower stud. 8. Turn the tool with a wrench un-
bolts and nuts. Torque the nuts to
8. Removethe nut from the low- til the studs are under tension. Tap
specification. er ball joint stud, and lower the arm. the spindle near the lower stud with a
2. Position the upper arm to the hammer to loosen the stud in the
9. Removethe lower arm to un-
spring tower and the ball joint stud derbody pivot bolt, nut and washer. spindle. Do not loosen the stud with
to the spindle. Install but do not Remove the lower arm. tool pressure only.
tighten the ball joint stud nut. 9. Remove the tool and remove
3. Position the upper arm to Installation the nut from the lower ball joint stud.
spring tower and install the washers 1. Position the lower arm to the 10. Mark the location of the ec-
and retaining nuts. Torque the nuts underbody bracket and install the centric and eccentric bolt at the low-
to specification. pivot bolt, washer,and nut loose. er arm to underbody attachment.
4. Releasethe spring compressor 2. Raisethe lower arm, guide the 11. Remove the nut, bolt, and ec-
tool while aligning the spring with lower ball joint stud into the spindle centrics attaching the lower arm to
the upper arm springpivot. Then, re- bore, and install the stud retaining the underbody and remove the low-
movethe tool. nut loose. er arm.
5. Torque the ball joint stud nut 3. Install the stabilizer link bolt, Installation
to specification(Part 3-6). Continue washers,bushingsand spacer.Con-
nect the stabilizerbar to the link. In- 1. Position the lower arm to the
to tighten the nut until the slots in underbody and install the bolt, ec-
the nut are in line with the hole in stall the retaining nut and torque to
centrics, and nut.
the ball joint stud. Then, install a specifications(Fig. 14).
4. Position the strut and steering 2. Position the ball joint stud in the
new cotter pin. arm stopto the lower arm. Install the spindle bore and install the retaining
6. Install the wheel and tire and retaining bolts and nuts, and torque nut.
the hub cap or wheel cover. to specification. 3. Adjust the eccentrics to the
7. Remove the safety standsand 5. Torque the lower ball joint stud previous marked location and torque
lower the car. nut to specification,continueto tight- the nut to specification (Part 3-6).
8. Install the shock absorber. en the nut until the cotter pin hole 4. Position the strut to the lower
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arm and install the attaching bolts 4. Pull the wheel, hub, and drum and guide the upper ball joint stud in-
and nuts. Torque the nuts to specifi- assembly off the wheel spindle. to the spindle. Install the stud nut.
cation (Part 3-6). 5. Remove the brake carrier plate 3. Torque the upper stud nut and
5. Position the stabilizer bar link from the spindle. Support the plate to then the lower stud nut to specifica-
to the lower arm and install the bolt, prevent damage to the brake hose. tion. Continue to tighten both nuts
washers,bushings,spacer,and retain- 6. Disconnect the spindle connect- until the cotter pin holes and slots
ing nut. Torque the nut to specifica- ing rod end from the spindle arm us- line up. Install new cotter pins.
tion (Part 3-6). ing Tool 3290-C. 4. Connect the spindle connecting
6. Torque the lower ball joint stud 7. Remove the cotter pins from rod end to the spindle arm.
nut to specification (Part 3-6) and both ball joint stud nuts, and loosen 5. Install the brake carrier plate
install the cotter pin. the nuts one or two turns. Do not re- on the spindle, and torque the bolts
7. Install the wheel, tire, and hub move the nuts from the studs at this to specification.
and drum on the spindle and adjust time. 6. Install the wheel and drum and
the wheel bearing (Part 3-5). 8. Position the ball joint remover adjust the wheel bearing (Part 3-5).
8. Install the hub cap or wheelcov- tool between the upper and lower ball 7. Remove the safety stands, and
er, removethe safetystands,and low- joint studs (Fig. 5). The tool lower the car.
er the car. should seat firmly against the ends of 8. Remove the support from be-
9. Check caster, camber, and toe- both studs and not against the stud tween the upper arm and frame.
in and adjust as necessary. nuts. 9. Check and, if necessary, adjust
9. Turn the tool with a wrench un- caster, camber, and toe-in.
FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE til the tool places the studs under ten-
DRUM BRAKES sion, and, with a hammer, tap the DISC BRAKES
Removal spindle near the studs to loosen them
in the spindle. Do not loosen the Removal
1. Position a support betweenthe studs in the spindle with tool pres- 1. Remove the hub cap or wheel
upper arm and frame as shown in sure alone. cover, and remove the wheel and tire
Figs. 3 and 4; then, raisethe car and 10. Remove the stud nuts and re- from the hub.
position safetystands. move the spindle from both studs. 2. Remove two bolts attaching the
2. Removethe hub cap or wheel caliper to the caliper bracket. Re-
cover. Installation move the caliper from the rotor and
3. Remove the grease cap from 1. Position the spindle on the low- wire it to the underbody to prevent
the hub; then, remove the adjusting er ball joint stud and install the stud damage to the brake hose.
nut, washer,and outer bearing cone nut (Fig. 14). 3. Remove the grease cap from
and roller assembly. 2. Raise the lower suspensionarm, the hub, then, remove the adiustinll
PART 3-2 SUSPENSION 3-19
nut, washer,and outer bearing cone clearance and restore normal brake 3. Install the 2 washersand re-
and roller assembly. pedal travel. taining nuts on the shock absorber
4. Pull the hub and rotor assembly lower studs and torque to specifica-
off the wheelspindle. FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER tion.
5. Removefour bolts and nuts and REMOVAL 4. Install the 3 shockabsorberup-
removethe splashshield and caliper 1. Raise the hood and remove 3
per mountingbracketto springtower
bracket from the spindle. retainingnuts and torque to specifica-
shock a'bsorber upper mounting
6. Disconnectthe spindleconnect tion. Then, removethe safety stands
bracket to spring tower retaining
ing rod end from the spindlearm us- and lower the car.
nuts.
ing Tool-3290-C. 2. Raise the front of the car and
7. Remove the cotter pins from REAR SHOCK ABSORBER-
place safety stands under the lower
both ball joint stud nuts, and loosen arms. MUSTANG
the nuts one or two turns. Do not re- 3. Remove 2 shock absorber lower
move the nuts from the studsat this Removal
retaining nuts and washers (Fig. 15).
time. 4. Lift the shock absorber and up- 1. Disconnect the shock absorber
8. Position the ball joint remover per bracket from the spring tower from the spring clip plate (Fig. 18).
tool betweenthe upper and lower ball (Fig. 15) and remove the bracket 2. On the passenger car, remove
joint studs (Fig. 5). The tool should from the shock absorber. the shock absorber accesscover from
seat firmly againstthe ends of both the luggage compartment (Fig. 16).
studsand not againstthe stud nuts.
9. Turn the tool with a wrenchun- SHOCK ABSORBER ACCESS COVER
til the tool placesthe studsunder ten-
sion, and, with a hammer, tap the
spindlenear the studsto loosenthem
in the spindle. Do not loosen the
studs in the spindle with tool pres-
sure alone.
10. Positiona floor jack under the
lower suspensionarm.
11. Removethe upper and lower
ball joint stud nuts; lower the jack
and remove the spindle.
Installation
1. Position the spindle on the low-
er ball joint stud and install the stud
nut (Fig 14). Torque the nut to
specification and install the cotter pin.
2. Raise the lower suspension arm,
and guide the upper ball joint stud in-
to the spindle. Install the stud nut.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
3. Torque the nut to specifications FLOOR PANEL Fl086-A
and install the cotter pin. Then, re-
move the floor jack. FIG. 16-Rear Shock
4. Connect the spindle connecting Absorber Access(over
rod end to the spindle arm and install
the retaining nut. Torque the nut to On the Ranchero, remove the re-
specification and install the cotter taining screws, and lift the forward
pin. half of the floor panel from the body;
S. Position the caliper bracket and then, remove the access cover from
splash shield to the spindle and install the opening in the floor pan over the
the attaching bolts and nuts. Torque LOWER RETAINING BOLTS F1239-A shock absorber.
the nuts and bolts to specification. On station wagons, remove the ac-
6. Install the hub and rotor on the FIG. 1 5-Removing or cess cover from the opening in the
spindle. Installing Front Shock seat riser over the shock absorber.
7. Position the caliper to the ro- 3. Remove the shock absorber up-
Absorber-Typical
tor and caliper bracket and install the per retaining nut.
attaching bolts. INSTALLATION 4. Compress the shock absorber
8. Install the wheel and tire on the 1. Install the upper mounting and remove it from the car. Remove
hub anI;! adjust the wheel bearing bracket on the shock absorber and the bushings and washers from the
(Part 3L5). torque to specification. shock absorber studs.
9. Install the hub cap or wheel 2. Position the shock absorber and
cover. upper mounting bracket in the spring Installation
10. Before driving the car, pump tower, making sure the shock ab- 1. Place the bushings and washers
the brake pedal several times to ob- sorber lower studs are in the pivot on the shock absorber studs.
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mounting, and install the bushing, remove the shock absorber access spring clip plate (Fig. 18). Compress
washer, and nut on the stud. Torque coverfrom the floor pan. Removethe the shock absorber and remove it
the nut to specification, and install nut, outer washer,and rubber bush- from the car.
the cover (on a station wagon or car). ing that retain the shock absorberto 4. If the shock absorber is serv-
On the Ranchero, after installing the upper mounting in the floor pan iceable and requires new bushings re-
the nut to specification, and install (Fig. 17). move the inner bushings and washers
stall the forward half of the floor from the shock absorber studs.
panel. SHOCK ABSORBER
UPPERRETAININGNUT
3. Connect the lower stud to the Installation
spring clip plate, and install the bush- 1. Place the inner washerand
ing, washer, and nut on the stud. Be bushing on each shock absorber stud.
sure the spring clip plate is free of 2. Expand the shock absorber and
burrs. Tighten the nut to specifica- position it to the spring clip plate and
tion. to the mounting in the floor pan.
COMET, FALCON, AND 3. Connect the lower stud to the
FAIRLANE (EXCEPT CONVERT- spring clip plate, and install the bush-
ing, washer, and nut on the stud (Fig.
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MANUAL STEERING
Section Page
21 Steering Gear Worm and Sector
Description
In-Car Adjustment and Repairs
.3-22
.3-23
Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Steering Wheel Spoke Position
Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Steering Wheel Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Steering Column Shift Tube
Replacement. ...................... 3-24
Falcon With Standard Transmission-
Comet and Fairlane With Standard
Transmission and Standard Steering. .3-24
Comet and Fairlane With Standard
Transmission and Power Steering... .3-24
Falcon With Automatic Transmission-
Comet and Fairlane With Automatic
Transmission and Standard Steering. . 3-25
Comet and Fairlane With Automatic
Transmission and Power Steering. . . . 3-26
Steering Column Upper Bearing
Replacement """"""""""'" 3-26
Comet and Fairlane With Power
Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
All ModelsExceptCometand
FairlaneWith PowerSteering. . . . . . . . 3-27
DESCRIPTION
The steeringgear (Fig. 1) is of the The worm bearing preload is con- in the housing cover.
worm and recirculatingball type.The trolled by the large bearing adjuster A steering gear identification tag
sectorshaft rotatesin needlebearings which is threaded into the housing.
that are pressedinto the gear hous- The sector shaft mesh load is con- is provided under one of the cover
ing. trolled by an adjusting screw located attachinlZ bolts (PilZ. 2).
PART 3-3 - MANUALSTEERING 3-23
taching nut and remove the steering taching screws and remove the bear-
wheel from the shaft, using the tool ing retainer and turn signal switch
shown in Fig. 5. from the steering column (Fig. 6).
8. Lift the spring and centering
sleeve from the steering shaft.
9. Loosen 2 flange bolt nuts re-
taining the flange to the steering col-
umn tube (Fig. 6).
10. Pull upward on the shift lever
socket and remove the flange and
shift lever socket from the steering
column.
11. Lift the shift tube from the
steering column.
Installation
FIG. 4-Checking Pre-load 1. Position the shift tube in the
- Typical steering column and through the
Tool - 3600 - AA
or Tool 3826
shift arms. Be sure the shift tube is
8. Loosen the steering shaft bear- Gl272-A inserted through both shift anus.
ing adjuster lock nut, and tighten or 2. Position the shift lever socket
back off the bearing adjuster (Fig. 3) FIG. 5-Removing Steering on the steeringcolumn and engageit
to bring the preload within the spec- Wheel- Typical with the shift tube (Fig. 6).
ified limits. 3. Position the flange to the hub
9. Tighten the steering shaft bear- 3. With the front wheels straight
so that the headsof the 2 flangebolts
ing adjuster lock nut, and recheck the forward, position the steeringwheel engagein the slots of the steering
on the steeringshaft with the post on
preload. the steeringwheel hub at the top. column tube. Then, tighten the 2
10. Turn the steering wheel slowly flangebolt nuts.
to either stop. Turn gently against the 4. Apply Loctite Sealer (C3AZ-
4. Position the centeringsleeveon
stop to avoid possible damage to the 19554-A) to the steering shaft the steeringshaft and seatit into the
baD return guides. Then rotate the threadsand install the steeringwheel
nut on the shaft. Torque the nut to flangebearing.
wheel 2Y4 turns to center the ball 5. Feed the turn signal switch
nut. specification. wires through the steering column
5. With the front wheels straight
11. Turn the sector adjusting and position the switch and bearing
screw clockwise until the specified forward (post on steeringwheel hub retainer to the flange.
pull (Part 3-6) is necessaryto rotate
at the top), install the horn ring (or 6. Install the 3 bearing retainer
the worm past its center high spot button) assembly and the related attaching screws.
(Fig. 4). No perceptible backlash is parts. 7. Position the shift lever to the
permissable at 30° on either side of shift lever socket and install the
center. STEERINGCOLUMN SHIFT
TUBE REPLACEMENT springs and trunnion.
12. While holding the sector ad- 8. Apply 2 drops of Loctite sealer
justing screw, tighten the locknut to FALCON WITH STANDARD (C3AZ-19554-A) to the threads of
specification and recheck the back- TRANSMISSION-COMET AND the turn signalswitchlever and install
lash adjustment. FAIRLANE WIm STANDARD the lever.
13. Connect the Pitman arm to. the TRANSMISSION AND 9. Positionthe spring and steering
sector shaft and torque to specifica- STANDARD STEERING wheelon the steeringshaft and install
tion. Removal the retaining nut. Torque the nut to
1. Openthe hood and inserta fab- specificationand apply 2 drops of
STEERING WHEEL SPOKE ricated alignment tool (Group 6) Loctite sealer(C3AZ-19554-A)to the
POSITION ADJUSTMENT through the column tube and shift junction of the nut and steeringshaft
When the steering gear is on the arms to retain the shift mechanism threads.
high point, the front wheels should in neutral. 10. Install the spring and horn
be in the straight-ahead position and 2. Disconnectthe turn signal and ring or button on the steeringwheel
the steering wheel spokes should be in horn wires at the steering column and connectthe turn signaland horn
their normal position with the Pitman connectors. wires at the connectors.
arm pointing directly forward. If the 3. Remove the horn ring and 11. Adjust the shift linkage, if re-
spokes are not in their normal posi- spring from the steeringwheel. quired, and remove the alignment
tion, they can be adjusted without 4. Removethe steeringwheel re- tool.
disturbing the toe-in adjustment taining nut and remove the steering
(Refer to Part 3-1). COMET AND FAIRLANE WITH
wheel with Tool 3600-AA (Fig. 5). STANDARD TRANSMISSION
5. Remove the trunnion and AND POWER STEERING
STEERING WHEEL springsretainingthe shift lever in the
REPLACEMENT socketand removethe shift lever. Removal
1. Removethe horn ring (or but- 6. Removethe turn signal switch 1. Open the hood and insert a
ton) assemblyand related parts. lever. fabricated alignment tool (Group 6)
2. Removethe steeringwheel at- 7. Remove 3 bearing retainer at- through the column tube and shift
G 1384-A
arms to retain the shift mechanism 12. Lift the shift tube from the the turn signal switch lever and install
in neutral. steering column. the lever.
2. Disconnectthe turn signal and 10. Position the spring and steer-
horn wires at the steering column Installation ing wheel on the steering shaft and
connectors. 1. Position the shift tube in the install the retaining nut. Torque the
3. Remove the horn ring and steering column and through the nut to specification and apply 2 drops
spring from the steering wheel. shift arms and spacer. Be sure the of Loctite sealer (C3AZ-19554-A) to
4. Removethe steeringwheel re- shift tube is inserted through both the junction of the nut and steering
taining nut and remove the steering shift arms. shaft threads.
wheel with Tool 3600-AA (Fig. 5). 2. Position the shift lever socket 11. Install the spring and horn
S. Remove the trunnion and on the steering column and engage ring (or button) on the steering
springsretainingthe shift lever in the it with the shift tube (Fig. 6). wheel.
socketand removethe lever. 3. Position the flange to the hub 12. Adjust the shift linkage, if re-
6. Removethe turn signal switch so that the heads of the 2 flange bolts quired, and remove the alignment pin
lever. engagein the slots of the steering col- from the shift arms and steering col-
7. Remove3 bearing retainer at- umn tube. Then, tighten the 2 flange umn.
taching screws and remove the bolt nuts. 13. Connect the turn signal and
bearing retainer and turn signal 4. Position the bearing on the horn wires at the steering column
switchfrom the steeringcolumn (Fig. steering shaft and seat in the flange connectors.
6). with Tool T62F-3576-A, if necessary.
8. Remove the snap ring from the 5. Remove the tool and install the FALCON WITH AUTOMATIC
steering shaft. snap ring on the shaft. TRANSMISSION
9. Loosen 2 flange bolt nuts re- 6. Feed the turn signal switch COMET AND FAIRLANE WIm
taining the flange to the steering col- wires through the steering column AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
umn tube (Fig. 6). and position the switch and bearing AND STANDARD STEERING
10. Pull upward on the shift lever retainer to the flange.
socket and tap the end of the steer- 7. Install the 3 bearing retainer Removal
ing shaft with a soft hammer. This is attaching screws. 1. Open the hood and disconnect
to break the bearing loose from the 8. Position the shift lever to the the shift rod from the steeringcol-
shaft. shift lever socket and install the roll umn shift arm.
11. Remove the bearing, flange, pin. 2. Loosenthe steeringgearto side
and shift lever socket from the steer- 9. Apply 2 drops of Loctite sealer rail retainingbolts.
ing column. (C3AZ-19554-A) to the threads of 3. Disconnectthe turn signal and
horn wires at the steering column steering column bracket is straight 5. Removethe steer~ngwheel re-
connectors. up and down on the left side of the taining nut and remove the steering
4. Remove the horn ring (or but- column. wheel with Tool 3600-AA (Fig. 5).
ton) and spring from the steering 5. Slide the steering column down 6. Removethe insulationfrom the
wheel. on the steering shaft until the shift dashpanel in the areaof the steering
5. Remove the steering wheel re- arm contacts the dash panel. It may column.
taining nut and remove the steering be necessary to apply a slight down- 7. Remove2 screwsclampingthe
wheel with Tool 3600-AA (Fig. 5). ward pressure to the steering column dash panel seal retainer to the steer-
6. Remove the insulation from the so the bracket will clear the instru- ing column. Then, remove 5 screws
dash panel in the area of the steering ment panel. attaching the retainer to the dash
column. 6. Rotate the steering column so panel and removethe retainer.
7. Remove 5 dash panel seal re- the shift arm clears the dash panel 8. Remove 2 bolts attaching the
tainer attaching screws (Fig. 6) and opening and slide the column down steering column to the instrument
remove the seal from the steering col- until the shift arm is through the panel support and removethe steer-
umn opening. Then, slide the seal opening. Then, rotate the steering ing column from the car.
up the steering column. column so that the steering column 9. Removethe snapring from the
8. Remove 2 bolts attaching the bracket is in position at the instru- steeringshaft and remove the steer-
steering column to the instrument ment panel support bracket. ing shaft from the steeringcolumn.
panel support. 7. Loosely install the 2 steering 10. Placethe selectorlever in the
9. Apply tape to the area around column bracket to support bracket neutral position and removethe shift
the instrument panel steering column attaching bolts (Fig. 6). tube to steeringcolumnhub retaining
opening to protect the finish on the 8. Position the seal and retainer screwlocatedon the undersideof the
panel. to the steering column and dash pan- hub.
10. Place the transmission selec- el and install the attaching screws 11. Pull the shift tube out of the
tor lever in the low gear position. (Fig. 6). lower end of the steeringcoiumn.
11. Turn the steering column 1/4 9. Position the upper bearing
turn counterclockwise. Pull the steer- sleeve and spring on the steering
ing column upward on the steering shaft. Installation
shaft until the shift arm contacts the 10. Position the steering wheel on
dash panel in the engine compart- the steering shaft and install the re- 1. Position the shift tube in the
ment. taining nut. Torque the nut to speci- steering column and install the re-
12. Rotate the steering column fication and apply 2 drops of Loc- taining screw.
clockwise until the shift arm clears tite sealer (C3AZ-19554-A) to the 2. Insert the steeringshaft in the
the opening in the dash panel. Then, junction of the nut and steering shaft steeringcolumn and place the upper
pull upward on the column until the threads. bearing sleeveon the upper end of
steering column attaching bracket 11. Install the spring and horn the column.Install the springand nut
clears the instrument panel. It may ring (or button) on the steering on the steering shaft to retain the
be necessary to apply a slight down- wheel. shaft in the column.
ward pressure on the steering column 12. Connect the horn and turn 3. Position the steeringcolumn in
so the bracket will clear the instru- signal wires at the multiple connector. the car and looselyinstall the steer-
ment panel. 13. Connect the shift linkage to ing column to instrumentpanel sup-
13. Rotate the steering column the shift arm. port bolts.
until the shift arm is pointing down 14. Torque the steering gear at- 4. Install the 2 bolts and nuts at-
and remove the column from the taching bolts to specification. taching the flex joint to the steering
car. 15. Torque the steering column shaft.
14. Place the steering column on bracket to support brace attaching 5. Position the dash panel open-
a bench and move the transmission bolts to specification. ing seal and retainer to the dash
selector lever to the neutral position. 16. Check and adjust the shift panel and install the 7 attaching
15. Remove the shift tube to linkage as required. screws.
steering column hub retaining screw 6. Install the insulationto the dash
located on the underside of the hub. COMET AND FAIRLANE WITH panel in the areaof the steeringcol-
16. Pull the shift tube out of the AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION umn.
steering column from the lower end. AND POWER STEERING 7. Remove the nut from the
steeringshaft and position the steer-
Removal ing wheelon the shaft. Install the re-
Installation 1. Open the hood and disconnect taining nut and torque to specifica-
1. Position the shift tube in the the shift linkage from the steering col- tion (Part 3-6).
steering column and install the re- umn shift arm. 8. Apply 2 drops of Loctite sealer
taining screw. 2. Remove 2 bolts and nuts re- (C3AZ-19554-A)to the junction of
2. Place the steering column over taining the flex coupling to the steer- the steeringshaft and nut threads.
the steering shaft with the shift arm ing shaft. 9. Torque the steeringcolumn to
pointing down. 3. Disconnect the turn signal and instrument panel attaching bolts to
3. Slide the steering column down horn wires at the steering column specification (Part 3-6).
on the steering shaft until the bracket connectors. 10. Install the horn ring and spring
is near the instrument panel opening. 4. Remove the 'horn ring (or but- and connectthe turn signaland horn
4. Rotate the steering column ton) and spring from the steering wires at the connector.
about V2 turn until the top of the wheel. 11. Connect the shift linkage to
PART 3-3 MANUALSTEERING 3-27
the steering column shift arm and ad- 9. Install the flex coupling clamp diameter in the steering shaft open-
just as required. bolt. ing of the flange and drive the bear-
10. Position the turn signal switch ing out of the flange from the bottom
STEERING COLUMN UPPER and bearing retainer to the flange side.
BEARING REPLACEMENT and install the 3 retaining screws. 8. Position the 2 flange bolts in the
11. Apply 2 drops of Loctite seal- flange holes. Start the flange bolt nuts
COMET AND FAIRLANE WITH er (C3AZ-19554-A) to the turn sig-
POWER STEERING on the flange bolts about 1V2 turns.
nal switch lever and install the lever. 9. Position the flange to the col-
1. Disconnect the horn wire and
umn so that the heads of the 2 flange
the turn indicator wires at the con-
ALL MODELS EXCEPT COMET bolts engage in the slots of the steer-
nectors. Remove the horn ring (or
AND FAIRLANE WITH POWER ing column tube. Then, tighten the 2
button) and the spring.
STEERING flange bolt nuts.
2. Remove the steering wheel at-
taching nut. Remove the steering 10. Lubricate the bearing and in-
1. Disconnect the horn wire and
wheel (Fig. 5) with a puller. stall it in the flange.
the turn indicator wires at the con-
3. Remove the turn indicator nectors. Remove the horn ring (or 11. Position the turn signal switch
lever. Remove the upper bearing re- button) and the spring. and bearing retainer to the flange
tainer screws and move the turn 2. Remove the steering wheel at- and install the 3 retaining screws.
signal switch to one side. taching nut. Remove the steering 12. Install the centering sleeveand
4. Remove 1 bolt clamping the wheel (Fig. 5) with a puller, Tool spring on the steering shaft.
flex coupling on the steering shaft. 3600-AA. 13. Position the steering wheel on
5. Remove the snap ring from the 3. Remove the 3 bearing retainer the steering shaft and install the re-
steering shaft. screws and remove the bearing re- taining nut. Torque the nut to speci-
6. Pull up on the steering shaft to tainer. fication and apply 2 drops of Loctite
remove the bearing from the flange 4. Lift the turn signal switch up sealer (C3AZ-19554-A) to the junc-
and remove the bearing from the and over the steering shaft and posi- tion of the nut and steering shaft
steering shaft. tion it to one side. threads.
7. Lubricate the bearing and po- 5. Remove the centering sleeve 14. Install the horn ring (or but-
sition it on the steering shaft. Use and spring from the steering shaft. ton) and spring on the steering
Tool T62F-3576-A to seat the bear- 6. Remove 2 flange bolt nuts (Fig. wheel.
ing, if necessary. 6) and lift the flange from the steer- 15. Connect the turn signal and
8. Install the snap ring on the ing column. horn wires at the connectors and
steering shaft. 7. Place a socket of the correct check the operation of both units.
the wires from the left bank of spark bolts and pivoting the gear up and 2. Remove the horn ring from the
plugs to prevent damaging them. down. steering wheel.
14. On vehicles equipped with col- Horizontal movement of the steer- 3. Remove the steering wheel re-
umn mounted- shift mechanism, dis- ing shaft can be accomplished by taining nut and remove the steering
connect the tr~nsmission shift rod(s) loosening the steering column to in- wheel with Tool 3600-AA (Fig. 5).
at the gear shift lever(s). strument panel retaining bracket and 4. Remove 5 steering column re-
15. Remove brake booster if nec- moving the column to the left or tainer attaching screws and remove
essary. right. the retainer from the steering col-
16. Remove the support rod from Should additional horizontal move- umn and dash panel (Fig. 6). Slide
cowl to spring tower (except Comet). ment be required to align the steering the seal up the steering column.
17. Loosen air cleaner to obtain shaft, it will be necessary to insert 5. Remove the 2 steering column
clearance if necessary. shim(s) of proper thickness between clamp to instrument panel support at-
18. Lift the steering gear and the steering gear assembly and the taching bolts.
shaft assembly from the engine com- vehicle side rail. Front end alignment 6. Remove the upper bearing cen-
partment by raising the gear up and shims can be used for this purpose. tering sleeve and spring from the
forward past the engine and spring After the steering shaft is centered, steering shaft.
tower taking care not to soil or tear torque all bolts to specification. 7. Disconnect the shift linkage
the front seat fabric with the end of 10. Position the upper bearing from the steering column shift arms.
the steering shaft. centering sleeve and spring. After ap- 8. Raise the car and remove the
plying Lubriplate to the upper surface Pitman arm retaining nut and re-
Installation of the steering shaft upper bearing move the Pitman arm with Tool
and the horn switch brush plate, posi- T64P-3590-F (Fig. 7).
1. Install the steering gear from tion the steering wheel on the steering 9. Remove the nut retaining the
engine side and guide the shaft shaft and install the retaining nut. clutch release arm return spring
through the dash panel being careful Torque the nut to specification. Then, bracket and remove the bracket and
not to soil or tear the front seat apply 2 drops of Loctite sealer spring (Standard transmission cars
fabric. Install the steering gear at- (C3AZ-19554-A) to the junction of only).
taching bolts but do not tighten. the steering shaft and the retaining 10. Remove the 3 steering gear to
2. Center the steering shaft for nut threads. frame side rail attaching bolts.
straight ahead drive position. Apply Loctite sealer sparingly to 11. Lower the car and remove the
3. Raise car on hoist and install the turn indicator lever threads and steering column from the steering
clutch equalizer assembly to engine install the lever. shaft.
and underbody if car is so equipped. 11. Install the horn ring (or but- 12. Remove the steering gear from
4. Install inlet pipe to manifold. ton) and spring, and steering wheel the caT.
5. Install Pitman arm to the sec- to the center point.
tor shaft and install the lock washer 12. Set gap between column tube Installation
and the torque nut to specification. and steering wheel and tighten col-
6. If equipped with power steer- umn to instrument panel. 1. Position the steering gear in the
ing, install power cylinder rod to 13. Lower the car from the safety car and allow it to rest on the frame
bracket and install insulator washer stands. Connect the horn, turn indi- side rail.
and nut to retain. cator wires, and (on a car with an 2. Position the steering column
7. Partially lower car onto safety automatic transmission) the neutral over the steering shaft and through
stands and install the steering column switch wires. the hole in the dash panel.
tube assembly over the steering shaft, 14. Position the steering column 3. Install the steering gear attach-
guiding the shifting arms through the cover plates and gasket on the dash ing bolts and the clutch release arm
opening In the dash panel. panel and install the retaining screws. return spring, bracket, and nut.
8. Position the steering column as- 15. Position the dash panel insu- 4. Install the Pitman arm and re-
sembly and retaining clamp and insu- lation just above the steering column. taining nut and washer on the sector
lator, and loosely install the attaching Position the floor mat and push the shaft. Torque the nut to specification.
bolts and nuts. rubber seal down to the floor mat. 5. Position the steering column to
9. Tighten the steering gear to 16. Connect the transmission shift the instrument panel and install the
side rail mounting bolts and column rods and correct adjustment of shift 2 retaining bolts. Do not tighten the
to instrument panel retaining bracket. lever(s) and the neutral switch. bolts at this time.
Check steering shaft to column up- 17. Connect ignition wires. 6. Position the seal and retainer to
per bearing clearance. If the shaft 18. Connect cowl to spring tower the dash panel opening and install the
does not touch the bearing, no further support rod (except Comet). attaching screws.
readjustment is required. If the shaft 19. Tighten the air cleaner. 7. Position the upper bearing
is touching the column upper bear- sleeve, spring, and steering wheel on
ing, it will be necessary to check the COMET AND FAIRLANE WITH the steering shaft and install the re-
pull required to center the shaft in STANDARD STEERING taining nut (Fig. 6). Torque the nut
the column, using a fish scale. Where (EXCEPT 390 C.I.D. ENGINE) to specification and apply 2 drops of
pull exceeds 20 Ibs. at either plane AND ALL FALCON Loctite sealer (C3AZ-19554-A) to
to center the shaft in the column, the the junction of the steering shaft and
following correction must be made: Removal retaining nut threads.
Vertical movement of the steering 1. Disconnect the turn signal and 8. Adjust the steering wheel to
shaft can be accomplished by loos- horn wires at the steering column flange clearance to 3/64inch and tight-
ening the steering gear mounting connectors. en the steering column clamp to
PART 3-3 MANUALSTEERING 3-29
instrument panel attaching bolts. flex coupling to steeringshaft retain- steeringgear from the car.
Torque the bolts to specification ing bolts and nuts.
(Part 3-6). 6. Fill the steeringgear with the Installation
9. Install the spring and horn ring specifiedlubricant to the correct level 1. Removethe steeringgearhous-
(or button) on the steeringwheel. (Part 3-1). ing cover from the steeringgear.
10. Connect the turn signal and 2. Positionthe steeringgearin the
horn wires at the steering column COMET AND FAIRLANE car as follows:
connectors. WITH 390 C.I.D. ENGINE AND a. Insert the steeringshaft through
11. Connect the shift rods to the STANDARD STEERING the openingin the dashpanel.
steeringcolumn shift arms. b. Point the output shaft toward
12. Torque the steering gear at- Removal the fender apron. Slide the gear
taching bolts to specification (Part 1. Raise the car and remove the downward and position it to the
3-6) and fill the steering gear with Pitman arm retaining nut and wash- frame side rail.
the specifiedlubricant to the correct er. 3. Install the steering gear hous-
level (Part 3-1). 2. Removethe Pitman arm from ing cover on the gear housing and
the sector shaft with the tool shown adjust the steeringgear (Section2).
COMET AND FAIRLANE in Fig. 7. 4. Position the steering column
WITH POWERSTEERING 3. Removethe 3 steeringgear to over the steeringshaft and looselyin-
side rail attaching bolts and discon- stall the steering column clamp to
Removal nect the shift rods from the shift le- instrument panel retaining bolts.
1. Open the hood and remove 2 vers. 5. Position the steering column
bolts and nuts retaining the flex cou- 4. Lower the car and disconnect openingsealand retainerto the dash
pling to the steeringshaft. the horn and turn signalwires at the paneland install the retainingscrews.
2. Raise the car and remove 3 steeringcolumn multiple disconnects. 6~ Center the steering gear mid-
bolts and a nut retaining the power 5. Removethe horn button or ring way betweena full right and full left
cylinder bracket to the frame side from the steeringwheel, and remove turn and position the steeringwheel
rail. Separatethe bracket from the the steeringwheelretainingnut. on the steeringshaft and install the
side rail and allow the cylinder and 6. Remove the steering wheel retaining nut.
bracket to hang. from the steering shaft with Tool 7. Torque the nut to specification
3. Removethe Pitman arm retain- 3600-AA. Then, remove the tool and apply 2 drops of Loctite sealer
ing nut and washerand remove the from the steeringwheel. (C3AZ-19554-A)to the junction of
Pitman arm from the sector shaft 7. Remove5 screwsattachingthe the nut and steeringshaft threads.
with Tool T64P-3590-F(Fig. 7). steeringcolumn openingsealand re- 8. Install the horn button or ring
4. Remove the nut retaining the tainer to the dashpanel. Removethe and the spring to the steeringwheel.
clutch release arm return spring retainer and slide the seal up the 9. Install the rocker cover on the
bracket and removethe bracket and steeringcolumn. left cylinder head and connect the
spring (Standard transmission cars 8. Remove 2 steering column spark plug wires to the spark plugs
only). clamp to instrument panel retaining (Group 8).
S. Remove3 steeringgear attach- bolts and lift the steering column 10. Position the brake mastercyl-
ing bolts and remove the steering from the steering shaft. inder to the dash panel and install
gear. 9. Open the hood and disconnect the attachingbolts.
the master cylinder brake line from 11. Connectthe brake mastercyl-
Installation the junction block. inder line to the junction block.
1. Positionthe steeringgearto the 10. Removethe brake mastercyl- 12. Raise the car and install the
frame side rail and the flex coupling inder attachingbolts and removethe steering gear to side rail retaining
to the steeringshaft and install the 3 mastercylinder and brake line from bolts. Torque the retaining bolts to
steeringgear attachingbolts. Torque the dash panel. specification(Part 3-6).
the bolts to specification(Part 3-6). 11. Disconnect the spark plug 13. Positionthe Pitman arm to the
2. Install the clutch releasearm wires from numbers 5 through 8 sector shaft and install the retaining
return spring and bracket (Standard spark plugs, and remove the rocker nut. Torque the nut to specification
transmissioncars only). cover from the left cylinder head. (Part 3-6).
3. Position the Pitman arm to the 12. Remove3 steeringgear hous- 14. Bleed the brake hydraulic sys-
sector shaft and install the washer ing cover attachingbolts and remove tem (Part 2-1).
and retaining nut. Torque the nut to the housing cover from the steering 15. Connect the shift rods to the
specification(Part 3-6). gear. shift levers.
4. Position the power cylinder 13. Removethe steeringgearfrom 16. Lower the car and torque the
bracketto the siderail and install the the car as follows: steeringcolumn clamp to instrument
3 retaining bolts and nut. Torque a. Place the steering gear output panel retaining bolts.
the bolts and nut to specification shaft againstthe fender apron. 17. Connectthe horn and turn sig-
(Part 3-6). b. Pull the steering gear up and nal wires at the steeringcolumn mul-
5. Lower the car and install the 2 over the springtower and removethe tiple connectors.
3-30 GROUP3 SUSPENSION,
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2. Position a bearing cup in the then in the opposite direction to dis- 14. Position the sector adjusting
adjuster. tribute the balls in the circuit. screw and the adjuster shim, and
3. If the sector shaft oil seal has 7. After the balls (Mustang-31 check the end clearance which
beenremoved,install a new oil seal. balls; Comet, Falcon, and Fairlane- should not exceed 0.002 inch be-
4. Swabthe insidediameterof the 27 balls) are installed, install the ball tween the screw head and the end of
ball nut and the outsidediameterof guide clamp. Check the ball nut to the sector shaft. If clearance is great-
the worm with gear lubricant C3AZ- see that it rotates freely. Torque the er than 0.002 inch, replace the shim.
19578-A prior to assembly.Lay the screw to specification. 15. Thread the sector shaft ad-
steeringshaft on a bench as shown 8. Coat the threads of the steering justing screw into the housing cover.
in Fig. 12. After positioning the shaft bearing adjuster, the housing 16. Install a new gasket on the
shaft, turn the ball nut to place the cover bolts, and the sector adjusting housing cover.
screw with a suitable oil-resistant 17. Rotate the steering shaft until
sealing compound. Do not apply seal- the ball nut teeth are in position to
BAll NUT
er to female threads, and especially mesh with the sector gear, tilting the
-= J. -- avoid getting any sealer on the steer- housing so that the ball nut will tip
ing shaft bearings. toward the housing cover opening.
9. Coat the worm bearings, sector 18. Apply enough gear lubricant
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.~ ' SPLINETO RIGHT shaft bearing and gear teeth with C3AZ-19578-A to fill the pocket in
gear lubricant C3AZ-19578-A.
NARROW END OF OF BALL NUT the housing between the sector shaft
10. Clamp the housing in a vise,
TAPERFACING DOWN G1227-A bearings 30% full.
with the sector shaft axis horizontal,
19. Push the housing cover with
FIG. 12-Positioning Ball and position the steering shaft lower
the sector shaft into place.
bearing cup and the bearing in place.
Nut-Typical 11. Position the steering shaft and 20. Turn the cover to one side and
guide holes in the up position. Align ball nut assembly in the housing. fill the housing with Ih lb. of gear
the grooves in the worm and in the 12. Position the steering shaft up- lubricant C3AZ-19578-A.
ball nut by sighting through the ball per bearing on the top of the worm, 21. Install but do not tighten the
guide holes. and install the steering shaft bearing housing cover attaching bolts. Do not
5. Insert the ball guides into the adjuster and cup. Install the lock nut tighten the cover bolts until it is cer-
holes of the ball nut, tapping them with the flat side against the bearing tain that there is some lash between
lightly with a wood handle of a screw adjuster and the letter outward. the ball nut and the sector gear teeth.
driver if necessary to seat them. Leave the nut loose. 22. After loosely installing the sec-
6. Insert the balls (Mustang-62 13. After installing the steering tor shaft adjusting screw .lock nut, ad-
balls; Comet, Falcon, and Fairlane- wheel nut on the steering shaft, ad- just the sector shaft mesh to the spec-
54 balls) into the hole in the top of just the worm bearing preload, using ified mesh load, then tighten the ad-
each ball guide. It may be necessary an inch-pound torque wrench to justing screw lock nut. Remove the
to rotate the shaft sli~htly one way, check for specified preload. steering wheel nut.
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remove the steering arm-to-idler arm
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to-idler arm rod on the idler arm and
the steering arm.
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Do not tighten the clamp bolts at this 3. Position the sleeve assembly on nuts and torque to specification.
timp. the Pitman arm (or the idler arm) 4. Install cotter pins, lubricate the
PART 3-3 MANUAL STEERING 3-33
the Pitman arm from the rod with
Tool-3290-C and remove the rod.
Installation
1. Replace the rubber seals on the
spindle connecting rod ends, if re-
quired.
2. Position the steering arm-to-
idler arm rod to the Pitman arm and
idler arm and install the retaining
nuts. Torque the nuts to the low end
of the specification. Continue to tight-
en each nut until the slots in the nut
align with the hole in the stud. Then
install the cotter pin.
3. Position the spindle connecting
rod ends to the steering arm-to-idler
arm rod and install the retaining nuts.
Torque the nuts to the low end of the
specification. Continue to tighten
each nut until the slots in the nut
align with the hole in the stud. Then,
install the cotter pin.
4. Remove the safety stands, low-
er the car, check and adjust toe-in to
specification (Part 3-1).
STEERING IDLER ARM
AND/OR BUSHING
1. Raise the car and remove the
cotter pin and nut retaining the idler
FIG. lS-8-Cylinder Manual Steeringlinkage-Power Typical- arm to the steering arm-to-idler arm
rod (Figs. 13, 14, and 15).
Mustang 2. Remove the cotter pin and nut
Too/-3290-C THREADPROTECTOR 3. Disconnectthe spindleconnect- retaining the idler arm to the brack-
ing rod endsfrom the steeringarm- et and remove the idler arm.
to-idler arm rod with Tool-3290-C 3. Place the idler arm in a vise
(Fig. 16). and replace the bushings as shown in
4. Remove 1 cotter pin and nut Fig. 17.
retaining the idler arm to the steer- 4. Position the idler arm to the
ing arm-to-idlerarm rod and discon- bracket and steering arm-to-idler
nect the idler arm from the rod with arm rod and install the retaining nuts
Tool-3290-C. and cotter pins.
5. Remove1 cotter pin and nut re- 5. Lower the car and check caster,
taining the Pitman arm to the steer- camber and toe-in and adjust if re-
ing arm-to-idlerarm rod. Disconnect Quired.
FIG. 16-Disconnecting
Steeringlinkage Ball
Stud-Typical
power steering ball stud socket, if
necessary.
5. Check and, if necessary,adjust
toe-in (Part 3-1).
COMET, FALCON, FAIRLANE,
AND 8 CYLINDER MUSTANG
Removal
1. Raise the car on a hoist and po-
sition safety stands.
2. Removethe 2 cotter pins and
nuts retaining both spindle connect-
ing rod ends to the steeringarm-to-
idler arm rod (Fig. 13).
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and up to approximately 2800 RPM the spool valve. The differential in case of a road load of sufficient mag-
and thereafter a lower rate of flow. pressure thus created on the spool nitude, the steering gear will not ac-
This is accomplished by means of a valve increases steadily and propor- cept any flow from the pump, except
variable orifice mechanism shown in tionally with increasing RPM and for a very limited volume of oil due
Fig. 4. this moves the valve progressively to leakage past valve seals. Because
All of the internal pump flow is back into its bore, thus increasing the of this resistance, excessivehydraulic
ported from the pumping mechanism opening of the bypass port. pressure would be developed, if it
(rotor, slippers, and cam insert), The metering pin (Fig. 4) travels were not limited by the pressure re-
through passageA into the flow con- with the spool valve decreasing the lief valve.
trol zone. All of flow goes through net area of the orifice at higher When relief pressure is reached,
the orifice and out into the line until speeds. This action reduces flow to the pressure relief ball is forced off
the bypass port is cracked open. This the steering gear. its seat, allowing oil to pass through
is the regulation point. The oil drops the spool valve and dump into the
in pressure in moving through the PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE bypass port (Fig. 4). The relief valve
orifice. The lower pressure is then When the steering wheel is turned will continue to limit oil pressure to
sensed through a hole drilled in the completely to the stop position in the the relief setting for the duration of
cover communicating to the rear of right or left turn direction, or in the the overload condition.
HOISTING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Recheckthe belt tension.When 5. Fill the power steering pump
Damage to suspension and/ or the tension has been correctly ad- reservoirwith fluid to the proper lev.
steering linkage components may oc- justed, torque the bolts and the nut el (Part 3-1).
cur if care is not exercised when posi- to specification. 6. Start the engine and turn the
tioning the hoist adapters of 2 post steering wheel to each end of its
hoists prior to lifting the car. CONTROL VALVE CENTERING travel severaltimes to cycle the sys-
If a 2 post hoist is used to lift the SPRING ADJUSTMENT tem. Then, checkfor leaks.
car, place the adapters under the COMET, FALCON, AND 7. Stopthe engineand againcheck
front suspension lower arms. Do not FAIRLANE the power steering fluid level. Add
allow the adapters to contact the fluid asrequired.
1. Raise the car and remove 2
steering linkage. spring cap retaining screwsand lock POWER STEERINGPUMP TO
washersand remove the spring cap. CONTROL VALVE HOSE
PUMP BELT TENSION 2. Tighten the adjustingnut snug;
ADJUSTMENT COMET, FALCON, AND
then, loosenthe nut Y4 turn. Do not
Pump drive belt tension cannot tightenthe adjustingnut too tight. FAIRLANE
be checked accurately using the 3. Position the spring cap to the
thumb pressure or belt deflection Removal
valve housing and install the 2 re.
methods. Correct belt adjustment is taining screwsand washers. 1. Remove the fluid from the
assured only with the use of a belt 4. Lower the car. pump reservoirwith a suctiongun.
tension gauge. 5. Start the engineand check the 2. Raisethe car on a hoist.
1. Check the belt tension with a turning effort with a spring scale. 3. Removethe clamp retainingthe
belt tension gauge (T63L-8620-A). With the spring scaleattachedto the hosetubesto the control valve.
With a new belt, or one that has been rim of the steeringwheel, the effort 4. Disconnectthe fluid return and
run for less than 15 minutes, the ten- to turn the wheel in both directions pressurehosesfrom the control valve
sion should be within 120-150 lbs. should not exceed12 pounds. and allow the fluid to drain into a
With a belt that has been run for pan.
more than 15 minutes; the tension CONTROL VALVE TO POWER 5. Lower the car and disconnect
should be within 90.120 lbs. STEERINGCYLINDER HOSE the fluid return hose from the reser.
2. To adjust the belt, loosen the voir.
mounting bolts incorporated on the COMET, FALCON, AND 6. Disconnect the fluid pressure
front face of the pump cover plate FAIRLANE hosefrom the pump outlet fitting.
(hub side) and one nut at the rear. 1. Raise the car on a hoist and 7. Remove 1 bolt attaching the
Place a 9/16inch open end wrench on place a drain pan under the power hoses,insulator, and the retainer to
the projecting 1/2 inch boss on the cylinder. the frame side rail and remove the
front face of the pump cover plate 2. Disconnectthe hose from the hoses,and the insulator and retainer
and pry upward to adjust belt tension. power cylinder and allow the fluid to as an assemblyfrom the car.
When adjusting the power steering drain from the hose.Then, disconnect 8. Removethe pressureand return
pump belt tension, do not pry against the hosefrom the control valve. hosesfrom the retainerand insulator.
the pump or reservoir to obtain the 3. Connectthe hoseto the control
proper belt tension. The reservoir will valve and power cylinder. Installation
be deformed when pried on or 4. Remove the drain pan and 1. Install the pressureand return
pressedagainst and a leak will result. lower the car. hosesin the insulator and retainer.
Position the assemblyto the frame let fitting and torque the fitting to fluid, C1AZ-19582-A, to the proper
siderail and install the attachingbolt. specification. level (Part 3-1).
2. Placea hoseclamp on the fluid 4. Raise the car and connect the 7. Start the engine and turn the
return hoseand install the hoseon the pressureand return lines to the con- steering wheel to each end of its
power steeringpump reservoirreturn trol valve. travel several times to cycle the sys-
fitting. 5. Install the clamp to retain the tem. Then, check for fluid leaks.
3. Torque the pump outlet fitting hosetubesto the control valve. 8. Stop the engine and again check
to specification (Part 3-6). Then, 6. Lower the car and fill the pow- the power steering fluid level (Part
connectthe pressurehoseto the out- er steering pump reservoir with 3-1). Add fluid as required.
the control valve, at the valve. Allow the Pitman arm with the castellated
the lines to drain into a container. nut and a cotter pin.
2. Disconnect the lines leading 3. Securethe end of the control
from the power steeringpump to the valve to the steering arm-to-idler
control valve at the valve. Allow the arm rod with two bolts, lock washers
lines to drain into a container. Re- and nuts.
move the clamp that secures the 4. Connect the pressureline and
lines to the valve. the oil return line to their respective
3. Removethe two bolts that se- fittings on the valve. Install the line
cure the control valve to the steer- retaining clamp around the valve.
ing arm-to-idlerarm rod. 5. Connectthe two lines from the
4. Removethe cotter pin and the power cylinder to their respectivefit-
castellatednut that securesthe con- tings on the valve.
trol valve to the Pitman arm. 6. Fill the reservoirto the correct
S. Disconnect the control valve level.
from the Pitman arm as shown in 7. Start the engine and turn the
Fig. 7. steering wheel to each end of its
travel severaltimes to cycle the sys-
tem. Stop the engine.
8. Checkthe fluid level and fill as
necessary.Install the fill cap.
9. Start the engineand checkfor
leaks.
FIG. 5-Removing Pulley COMET, FALCON, AND
From Pump FAIRLANE
2. Hold the pump and rotate the Removal
tool nut clockwiseto install the pul- 1. Disconnectthe 4 fluid line fit-
ley on the shaft. The pulley face will tings at the control valve, and drain
be flush with the end of the pump the fluid from the lines. Turn the
shaft.Install the pulley without in and front wheelsto the left and right sev-
out pressureon the shaft to prevent eral times to force all the fluid from
damageto internal thrust areas. the system.
3. Removethe tool. 2. Loosen the clamping nut and
bolt at the right-hand end of the
sleeve.
3. Removethe roll pin from the
steeringarm to idler arm rod through
the slot in the sleeve.
Installation 4. Remove the control valve ball
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"
"," '" 1. Place the stud in a straight ver-
tical position. Measure from the cen-
stud nut.
5. Using the tool shownin Fig. 9,
ter of the stud parallel to the bolt removethe ball stud from the sector
mounting surface (Fig. 8) to the shaft arm.
VALVE
Tool-3290-C BAll STUD PITMAN ARM
Too/.T65P.3A733-A
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G1274. A
FIG. 8-Control Valve
FIG. 6-Pulley Installation Length Adjustment-Mustang
POWER STEERING 6-Cylinder FIG. 9-Control Valve Ball
CONTROL VALVE center of the first bolt hole. The dis- Stud Removal
MUSTANG-6 CYLINDER tance should be from 4Ys-43/16inches
(6 cyl. models only). If not within 6. After turning the front wheels
Removal these limits adjust the length as re- fully to the left, unthreadthe control
1. Disconnect the pressure lines quired.
valve from the steeringarm to idler
leadin1! from the power cylinder to 2. Secure the control valve stud to arm rod.
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3-40 GROUP3 SUSPENSION,
STEERING,
WHEELS
AND TIRES
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3-42 GROUP3 SUSPENSION,STEERING,WHEELSAND TIRES
valve and the hose seat. same time, guide the lip of the seal so that the valve can be positioned
3. Insert one of the ball stud seats over the spool with a small screw- in a vise as shown in Fig 18. Then
(flat end first) into the ball stud driver. Do not nick or scratch the push forward on the cap end of the
socket, and insert the threaded end seal or the spool during installation. valve to check the valve spool for
of the ball stud into the socket. 11. Place the sleeve end of the free movement.
4. Place the socket in the control housing on a flat surface so that the
valve sleeve so that the threaded end seal, bushing, and spacer are at the
of the ball stud can be pulled out bottom end and push down the valve
through the slot in the sleeve (Fig. spool until it stops.
15). 12. Carefully install the spool seal
and bushing in the centering spring
end of the housing. Press the seal
/.,..
against the end of the spool, guid-
ing the seal over the spool with a
small screwdriver. Do not nick or
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scratch the seal or the spool dur-
ing installation.
13. Pick up the housing, and slide
CONTROL { the spool back and forth in the hous- FIG. 18-lnspecting Valve
VALVE SLEEVE ing to check for free movement.
14. Place the valve sleeve on the Spool Movement
BALL STUD SEAT
housing so that the ball stud is on 20. Turn the valve around in the
BALL:
the same side of the housing as the vise, and push forward on the sleeve
BALL STUD SOCKET/' G103 5-A
ports for the two power cylinder end to check the spool for free
FIG. 15-lnstalling Ball lines. Install the two bolts in the movement.
Socket, Seal and Bracket sleeve, and torque them to specifica-
tions. POWER CYLINDER SEAL
s. Place the other ball stud seat, 15. Place the adapter on the cen-
the spring, and the bumper (Fig. 12) tering spring end of the housing, and REMOVAL
in the socket, and install and securely install the bushing, washers, spacers, 1. Clamp the power cylinder in a
tighten the travel regulator stop. and centering spring on the valve vise, and remove the snap ring from
6. Loosen the stop just enough to spool bolt. the end of the cylinder. Be careful
align the nearest hole in the stop 16. Compress the centering spring, not to distort or crack the cylinder
with slot in the ball stud socket, and and install the nut on the bolt. Tight- in the vise.
install the stop pin in the ball stud en the nut snug, then loosen it not 2. Pull the piston rod out all the
socket, travel regulator stop, and more than 1/4 turn (Fig. 17). Exces- way to remove the scraper, bush-
valve spool bolt (Fig. 13). sive tightening of the nut may break ing, and seals. If the seals cannot be
7. Install the rubber boot, clamp, the stop pin at the travel regulator removed in this manner, remove
and the plug on the control valve them from the cylinder with a sharp
stop.
sleeve. Make sure that the lubrica- pick. Take care, when using a pick,
tion fitting is turned on tightly and not to damage the shaft or seal seat.
does not bind on the ball stud socket.
8. Insert the valve spool in the INSTALLATION
valve housing. Rotate the spool while When replacing the power cylin-
inserting it in the housing (Fig. 16). der seals, install all of the parts sup-
plied in the repair kit for the cylin-
der being repaired.
1. Coat the new seals with lubri-
cant COAZ-19553-A and place the
parts (Fig. 19) on the piston rod
which has been coated with the same
grease.
G 1034- B 2. Push the rod in all the way, and
install the parts in the cylinder with
FIG. 17 -Adjusting Centering a deep socket slightly smaller than
the cylinder opening (Fig. 20).
G103'i-B Spring
17. Move the ball stud back and POWER STEERING PUMP
FIG. 16-lnserting Valve
forth in the sleeve slot to check the RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT
Spool spool for free movement. See Part Reservoir replacement must be
9. Move the spooltoward the cen- 3-6 for the specified travel. Apply done on a clean workbench. Clean-
tering spring end of the housing,and COAZ-19553-A (silicone) grease at liness of work area and tools is
place the small seal bushing, and the sealing areas. extremely important when repairing
spacerin the sleeveend of the hous- IS. Install the centering spring any hydraulic unit. Thoroughly clean
ing. cap on the valve housing, and torque the exterior of the pump with a
10. Pressthe valve spool against the two cap bolts to specification. suitable cleaning solvent. Do not im-
the inner lip of the seal and, at the 19. Install the nut on the ball stud merse the shaft oil seal in solvent.
PART 3-5 WHEELS
AND TIRES 3-43
INSERT
SEAL RUBBERWIPER
SEAL
RETAINER
SCRAPER
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SEATS. -_/,/,>~
SNAP RING
Gl031-B
TOOL
T57L-500-A FIG. 22-Gasket Locations
the rear of the reservoir and on the
outer edgesonly.
5. Inspectthe assemblyto be sure
the reservoiris evenly seatedon the
pump housingplate.
6. Position the serviceindentifica-
tion tag on the outlet fitting and in-
stall the outlet fitting hex nut. Torque
the nut to specification(Part 3-6).
FIG. 20-lnstalling Power Do not exceedspecification.
Cylinder Seals 7. Install the stud nut and torque
to specification.
Plug the inlet and outlet openings
with plugs or masking tape before
cleaning the pump exterior or re-
moving the reservoir.
WOOO
REMOVAL FIG. 21 -Removing Pump BLOCK
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3-44
FRONT WHEEL
HUB AND BRAKE ~ INNER GREASE
Each front wheel and tire assem- DRUMASSEMBLY BEARING RETAINER
bly is bolted to its respective front CUP
NUT/
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IL- WHEEL
ASSEMBLY
and cotter pin (Figs. I and 2). PIN- ~
NUT
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F1056-C
REAR WHEEL FIG. 1-Front Hub, Bearings and Grease Retainer-Drum Brakes
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PART 3-5 WHEELS
AND TIRES 3-45
emery cloth or fine steel wool. Check the side walls) are evenly visible just
the rim for dents. above the rim flanges all the way
If a new wheel is being installed, around the tire. If the rings are not
coat a new valve with RUGL YDE even, deflate the tire completely and
or similar rubber lubricant and posi- inflate it again.
tion the valve to the new wheel. Use 6. When the rings are properly
a rubber hammer or a valve replac- positioned, deflate the tire to the
ing tool to seat the valve firmly recommended pressure.
against the inside of the rim. F1021-A
2. Apply RUGL YDE or a simi- FIG. 5-Tubeless Tire WHEEL AND TIRE
lar rubber lubricant to the sealing INSTAllATION
surface on both tire beads. With the MountingBand
1. Cleanall dirt from the hub and
outer side of the wheel down, pry
a torniquet of heavy ~ord around drum or rotor.
the beads over the wheel rim with
two tire irons. Do not use a hammer the circumference of the tire. Tighten 2. Position the wheel and tire as-
or maDet to force the beads over the cord with a tire iron. Center the sembly on the hub and drum or
the rim. tire on the wheel with a rubber rotor. Install the wheel lug nuts and
3. Align the balance mark on the mallet. tighten them alternately in order to
tire with the valve on the wheel. 5. Give the tire a few quick bursts draw the wheel evenly against the
4. Hold the beads against the rim of air to seat the beads properly, hub and drum or rotor.
flanges by positioning a tire mount- then inflate the tire to 40 pounds 3. Lower the car to the floor, and
ing band over the tire (Fig 5). If a pressure. Check to see that the bead torque the lug nuts to specification
mounting band is not available, tie positioning rings (outer rings near (Part 3-6).
new cotter pin. Bend the ends of the Be sure to seat tbe cups properly in
cotter pin around the castellations of tbe bubo
the nut lock to prevent interference 12. Pack the inside of the hub
with the radio static collector in the with specified wheel bearing grease.
grease cap. Install the grease cap. Add lubricant to the hub only until
16. Install the hub cap or wheel the grease is flush with the inside
cover. diameter of both bearing cups.
13. All old grease should be com-
DISC BRAKES pletely cleaned from the bearings
INNER CUP OUTER CUP
INSTALLA nON INSTALLA nON 1. Raise the car until the wheel before packing them with new grease.
Fl057-A and tire clear the floor. Pack the bearing cone and roller as-
2. Remove the wheel cover or hub semblies with wheel bearing grease.
FIG. 7-lnstalling Front Wheel cap. A bearing packer is desirable for
BearingCup-All Fairlane,Comet, 3. Remove the wheel and tire from this operation. If a packer is not
and Mustangand 8-Cylinder the hub. available, work as much lubricant as
Falcon 4. Remove 2 bolts attaching the possible between the rollers and
caliper to the caliper bracket. Re- cages. Lubricate the cone surfaces
move the caliper from the rotor and with grease.
wire it to the underbody to prevent 14. Place the inner bearing cone
damage to the brake hose. and roller assembly in the inner cup,
5. Remove the grease cap from and install the new grease retainer
the hub. Remove the cotter pin, nut with the reverse end of the tool
LUBRICANT lock, adjusting nut, and flat washer
~ shown in Figs. 6 or 7. Be sure tbat
from the spindle. Remove the outer the retainer is properly seated.
bearing cone and roller assembly 15. Install the hub and rotor on
(Fig. 2). the wheel spindle. Keep tbe bub
6. Pull the hub and rotor off the
centered on the spindle to prevent
wheel spindle.
damage to the grease retainer or tbe
7. Remove the grease retainer and
spindle tbreads.
the inner bearing cone and roller as-
sembly from the hub. 16. Install the outer bearing cone
and roller assembly and the flat
8. Clean the lubricant off the in-
ner and outer bearing cups with washer on the spindle; then, install
solvent and inspect the cups for the adjusting nut.
scratches, pits, excessive wear, and 17. Position the caliper over the
other damage. If the cups are worn rotor and install the 2 attaching bolts.
or damaged, remove them with a 18. Install the wheel and tire on
drift. the hub.
9. Soak a new grease retainer in 19. Adjust the wheel bearings as
light engine oil at least 30 minutes outlined in Section 2, and install a
before installation. Thoroughly clean new cotter pin. Bend the ends of the
F1174-A the inner and outer bearing cones cotter pin around the castellations of
and rollers with solvent, and dry the nut lock to prevent interference
FIG. 8-Front Wheel Hub them thoroughly. Do not spin the with the radio static collector in the
Lubrication bearings with compressed air. grease cap. Install the grease cap.
Inspect the cone and roller assem- 20. Install the hub cap or wheel
and cages. Lubricate the cone sur- blies for wear or damage, and re- cover and lower the car.
faces with grease. place them if necessary. The cone
12. Place the inner bearing cone and roller assemblies and the bear- FRONT HUB AND DRUM
and roller assembly in the inner cup, ing cups should be replaced as a REPLACEMENT
and install the new grease retainer unit if damage to either is encoun.
teredo When the hub and drum assembly
with the reverse end of the tool is replaced, new bearings, cups, and
shown in Figs. 6 to 7. Be sure that 10. Thoroughly clean the spindle
and the inside of the hub with solvent grease retainer must be installed in
the retainer is properly seated.
to remove all old lubricant. the new assembly. The new grease
13. Install the wheel, hub, and
drum assembly on the wheel spin- Cover the spindle with a clean retainer should be soaked in light
dle. Keep the hub centered on the cloth, and brush all loose dust and engine oil at least 30 minutes before
spindle to prevent damage to the dirt from the brake assembly. To installation.
greaseretainer or the spindle threads. prevent getting dirt on the spindle 1. Raise the car until the wheel
14. Install the outer bearing cone carefully remove the cloth from the and tire clears the floor. Pry off the
and roller assembly and the flat spindle. hub cap or wheel cover, and remove
washer on the spindle; then, install 11. If the inner and / or outer the wheel and tire assembly from
the adjusting nut (Fig. 1). bearing cup(s) were removed, install the hub and drum assembly.
15. Adjust the wheel bearings as the replacement cup(s) in the hub 1. Remove the grease cap from
outlined in Section 2, and install a with the tool shown in Figs. 6 or 7. the hub. Remove the cotter pin. nut
lock, adjusting nut, and flat washer and tighten them alternately in order 5. Pack the inside of the hub with
from the spindle. Remove the outer to draw the wheel evenly against specified wheel bearing grease. Add
bearing cone and roller assembly the hub and drum. Do not exceed lubricant to the hub only until the
(Fig. 1). specifications (Part 3-6). grease is flush with the inside di-
3. Pull the wheel, hub, and drum 11. Adjust the wheel bearings as ameter of both bearing cups.
assembly off the wheel spindle. outlined in Section 2, and install a 6. All old grease should be com-
4. Remove the protective coating new cotter pin. Bend the ends of the pletely cleaned from the bearings
from the new hub and drum with cotter pin around the castellations of before repacking them with new
carburetor degreaser. Install new in- the nut lock to prevent interference grease. Pack the bearing cone and
ner and outer bearing cups in the with the radio static collector in the roller assemblies with wheel bearing
new hub with the tool shown in Figs. grease cup. Install the grease cup. grease. A bearing packer is desira-
6 or 7. Be sure to seat the cups 12. Install the hub cap or wheel ble for this operation. If a packer is
properly in the hub. cover. not available, work as much lubri-
5. Pack the inside of the hub with cant as possible between the rollers
specified wheel bearing grease. Add FRONTHUB AND ROTOR and cages. Lubricate the cone sur-
lubricant to the hub only until the REPLACEMENT faces with grease.
grease is flush with the inside di- 7. Place the inner bearing cone
ameter of both bearing cups (Fig. When the hub and rotor assembly
is replaced, new bearings, cups, and and roller assembly in the inner cup,
8). and install the new grease retainer
6. All old grease should be com- grease retainer must be installed in
the new assembly. The new grease with the reverse end of the tool
pletely cleaned from the bearings shown in Figs. 6 or 7. Be sure that
before repacking them with new retainer should be soaked in light
the retainer is properly seated.
grease. Pack the bearing cone and engine oil at least 30 minutes before
installation. 8. Install the new hub and rotor
roller assemblies with wheel bearing
1. Raise the car until the wheel assembly on the wheel spindle. Keep
grease. A bearing packer is desirable
and tire clears the floor. Pry off the the hub centered on the spindle to
for this operation. If a packer is not
hub cap or wheel cover, and remove prevent damage to the grease re-
available, work as much lubricant as
the wheel and tire assembly from tainer.
possible between the rollers and
cages. Lubricate the cone surfaces the hub and rotor. 9. Install the outer bearing cone
with grease. 2. Remove 2 bolts attaching the and roller assembly and the flat
7. Place the inner bearing cone caliper to the caliper bracket. Re- washer on the spindle; then, install
and roller assembly in the inner move the caliper from the rotor and the adjusting nut (Fig 2).
cup, and install the new grease re- wire it to the underbody to prevent 10. Position the wheel and tire as-
tainer with the reverse end of the damage to the brake hose. sembly on the new hub and rotor.
tool shown in Fig. 6 or 7. Be sure 3. Remove the grease cap from Install the wheel hub nuts and tighten
that the retainer is properly seated. the hub. Remove the cotter pin, nut them alternately in order to draw
8. Install the new hub and drum lock, adjusting nut, and flat washer the wheel evenly against the hub and
assembly on the wheel spindle. Keep from the spindle. Remove the outer rotor. Do not exceed specifications
the hub centered on the spindle to bearing cone and roller assembly (Part 3-6).
prevent damage to the grease re- (Fig 2). Pull the hub and rotor off 11. Adjust the wheel bearings as
tainer. the wheel spindle. outlined in Section 2, and install a
9. Install the outer bearing cone 4. Remove the protective coating new cotter pin. Bend the ends of the
and roller assembly and the flat from the new hub and rotor with cotter pin around the castellations of
washer on the spindle; then, install carburetor degreaser. Install new in- the nut lock to prevent interference
the adjusting nut (Fig 1). ner and outer bearing cups in the with the radio static collector in the
10. Position the wheel and tire new hub with the tool shown in Figs. grease cap. Install the grease cap.
assembly on the new hub and drum 6 or 7. Be sure to seat the cups 12. Install the hub cap or wheel
assembly. Install the wheel lug nuts properly in the hub. cover.
3-49
SPECIFICATIONS
MUSTANG
-
Caster-6 Cyl. 0°
"
+2° j,i° }E
Caster-8 Cyl. -1° +1° ~
j,i° O'
i
Camber-All ~ +1Y4° !, j,i° +~~
IL .
Toe-in Yein. * in. ~ 74In.
BALL JOINTS
Radial Play (Inches)
Max. Allowable
-
lupper Ball Joint 0.250
ILower Ball Joint Replace if Perceptibly Loose
3-50 GROUP 3 SUSPENSION,
STEERING,
WHEELS
AND TIRES
FRONT SUSPENSION TORQUE LIMITS (FIG. 1) REAR SUSPENSION TORQUE LIMITS (FIG. 2)
:;):
F 1285-A
STEERING GEAR
COMET
VEHICLE FAIRLANE MUSTANG FALCON
- - - - -
~ HCA.CA HCA.BZ HCC-AT HCC.AX HCC-AW HCA-CA HCA.BY
Special
GearType Manual Power Manual Manual Power Manual Power
GearRatio 22:1 16:1 19.9:1 16:1 16:1 22:1 16:1
MUSTANG
Comet-Falcon
Fairlane Mustang
Ref.
No. Description
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TIRES
FALCON
Sedan 6.50x 13 @6.95x 14 6.95x 14
Wagon 7.35x14 7.35x14
Ranchero 7.35x 14 7.75x 14 7.35 x 14 7.75x 14
COMET AND FAIRLANE
Sedan 6.95x 14 7.35x 14 6.95x 14 7.35x 14 7.35x 14 7.75x 14
Convertible 6.95x 14 7.35 x 14 6.95 x 14 @7.35x 14 @7.35x 14 @7.75x 14
Hardtop 6.95x 14 I 7.35x 14 6.95x 14 @7.35x 14 @7.35x 14 @7.75 x 14
Wagon 7.75x 14 7.75x 14-8 Plv 7.75x15 7.75x 14- 8 Ply 7.75x 14 7.75x 14-8 Ply
MUSTANG
Convertible 6.95x 14 @6.95x 14 6.95x 14 @6.95x 14
Hardtop 6.95x 14 @6.95x 14 6.95x 14 @6.95x 14
Imo. Handling @6.95x 14
@-Standard on model62C @-110 Levelnylon
@-110 Level 120 mph dual red bandnylon ~7.75 x 14 standardon FairlaneGTmodels
@-Standard with air conditioning
SERVICE TOOLS