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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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1990RANGER 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRCAMBER
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
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1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCSECTION Camber
Fig. 3 Camber Adjustment.:
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels.
2. Remove upper ball joint cotter pin and nut, then back off lower ball joint nut to end of stud.
3. Break spindle loose from ball joint studs, then remove camber adjuster sleeve from spindle using pitman arm puller tool T64P-3590-F or equivalent, if necessary.
4. Install camber adjuster on top ball joint stud with arrow pointing outboard for positive camber or inboard for negative camber, Fig. 3. Zero camber bushings will not have an arrow and may be turned in either direction as long as the lugs on the yoke engage the slots in the bushing.
5. Remove and discard lower ball joint stud nut, then install a new nut and torque to 40 ft. lbs.
6. Install new upper ball joint stud nut and torque to 85-100 ft. lbs. Continue to tighten nut until cotter pin hole lines up with castellation on nut, then install cotter pin. Retorque lower ball joint stud nut to 95-110 ft. lbs. The camber adjuster will be seated at a predetermined position during the tightening sequence. Do not attempt to change this position.
7. Reinstall wheels and lower vehicle.
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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.