Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1978 Ford FiestaFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
All Other Models: Caster
- Install alignment tools (T69P-3000-A) into frame holes and tighten tools finger tight against upper arm inner shaft. Then, using a wrench, tighten an additional turn. Loosen bolts attaching upper arm inner shaft to frame. Firmly tap bolt heads to loosen lower assemblies. See Fig 1.
- To obtain positive caster, tighten tool front hook nut or loosen rear hook nut. To decrease caster, tighten rear hook nut or loosen front hook nut. Check camber to see that it did not change. Tighten upper arm inner shaft attaching bolts to 120-140 ft. lbs.
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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.
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