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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTWHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURESALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD
Alignment Specifications
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Alignment Specifications
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Preferred | Range | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With ARC | |||||||
| Camber (1) | -0.70 | -1.40 To 0 | |||||
| Caster (1) | 4.5 | 3.50 To 5.50 | |||||
| Toe-In (1) | 0.30 | 0.05 To 0.55 | |||||
| Toe-In (2) | 0.15 (4) | 0.03 To 0.27 (1 To 7) | |||||
| Without ARC | |||||||
| Camber (1) | -0.50 | -1 To 0 | |||||
| Caster (1) | 4.2 | 3.20 To 5.20 | |||||
| Toe-In (1) | 0.03 | 0.05 To 0.55 | |||||
| Toe-In (2) | 0.15 (4) | 0.03 To 0.27 (1 To 7) | |||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.