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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1967RANCHERO BASE, 3.3L ENG, STANDARD TRANS, TRANS MFR CD 2.77REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION UPPER SERIESREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONFRONT WHEEL SPINDLEINSTALLATION
1967 Ford Ranchero Base, 3.3L Eng, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 2.77
Front Wheel Spindle: Installation
1967 Ford Ranchero Base, 3.3L Eng, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 2.77SECTION Installation
Position spindle to lower ball joint stud, install attaching nut, and tighten to specification. Reverse remaining removal procedures. Check front end alignment.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft.Lbs. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Arm-to-Crossmember | ||||
| 1965-72 | 60-90 | |||
| 1973 | 80-110 | |||
| Upper Arm-to-Frame | 100-140 | |||
| Upper Arm-to-Shaft | 60-90 | |||
| Upper Arm Bumper | 10-18 | |||
| Stabilizer Bar-to-Lower Arm | 6-12 | |||
| Ball Joint-to-Spindle (Upper & Lower) | ||||
| 1965-72 | (1) 60-90 | |||
| 1973 | (1) 80-120 | |||
| Strut-to-Lower Arm | 80-115 | |||
| Stabilizer Bar-to-Frame | 18-30 | |||
| Shock Absorber (Upper) | 20-30 | |||
| Shock Absorber (Lower) | 12-18 | |||
| Caliper-to-Spindle (Upper Bolt) | 110-140 | |||
| Caliper-to-Spindle (Lower Bolt) | 90-120 | |||
| Splash Shield-to-Spindle (Disc) | 9-14 | |||
| Backing Plate-to-Spindle (Drum) | 24-45 | |||
| Strut-to-Frame | 75-105 | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.