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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1986AEROSTAR V6-183 3.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALIGNMENT - SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION
1986 Ford Aerostar V6-183 3.0L
Alignment - Specification Clarification
1986 Ford Aerostar V6-183 3.0LSECTION Alignment - Specification Clarification
Article No. 85-25-17
SUSPENSION - FRONT - ALIGNMENT - SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION
LIGHT TRUCK 1986 AEROSTAR
The alignment chart shown on page 5-01-9 of the Shop Manual should be replaced with the following chart to improve clarity by revising the chart layout.
Vehicle Requirements For Alignment
^ Do not attempt to check and adjust front wheel alignment without first making a preliminary inspection of the front-end parts.
^ Check all the factors of front wheel alignment, except the turning angle before making any adjustments. Check the turning angle only after caster camber and toe have been adjusted to specifications. Check the front wheel alignment under the following curb load conditions:
1. Gasoline tank, oil level, and radiator filled to specification.
2. Spare tire, wheel, jack, and jack handle in position.
3. Front seats in rearmost position.
4. All other loading removed.
5. All tires inflated to specified pressure (cold).
6. All excessive mud, dirt, and road deposit accumulation removed from chassis and underbody.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
SUSPENSION - FRONT - ALIGNMENT - SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION
LIGHT TRUCK 1986 AEROSTAR
SPECIFICATIONSALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS:
The alignment chart shown on page 5-01-9 of the Shop Manual should be replaced with the following chart to improve clarity by revising the chart layout.
Vehicle Requirements For Alignment
^ Do not attempt to check and adjust front wheel alignment without first making a preliminary inspection of the front-end parts.
^ Check all the factors of front wheel alignment, except the turning angle before making any adjustments. Check the turning angle only after caster camber and toe have been adjusted to specifications. Check the front wheel alignment under the following curb load conditions:
1. Gasoline tank, oil level, and radiator filled to specification.
2. Spare tire, wheel, jack, and jack handle in position.
3. Front seats in rearmost position.
4. All other loading removed.
5. All tires inflated to specified pressure (cold).
6. All excessive mud, dirt, and road deposit accumulation removed from chassis and underbody.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.