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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1998TAURUS V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLHYDRAULIC SYSTEMLOAD COMPENSATORTESTING AND INSPECTION
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Load Compensator: Testing and Inspection
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Testing and Inspection
1. Drive vehicle onto a hoist or alignment machine, so that vehicle is at curb load level and wheels are on a flat surface. Make sure fuel level is at least 3/4 full.
2. Loosen valve adjuster setscrew.
NOTE: Do not change position of the upper nut on valve operating rod.
3. Obtain a piece of rubber or vacuum hose or plastic tubing 3/8-inch OD x 1/4-inch ID. Cut a piece 16.3 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.64 ± 0.012 inch) and slice it lengthwise.
4. Place hose or tubing on valve operating rod.
5. Make sure the adjuster sleeve is resting on the lower mounting bracket and not corroded to the rod. It must move freely when the set screw is loosened. Install setscrew. The dimension will position the valve for normal operation. Remove hose or tube.
6. Alternate adjustment / check method: Set an inside vernier caliper to 16.3 mm (0.64 inch) and insert between the nut and grommet. Perform adjustment as above.
If further adjustment is necessary, proceed to step 7.
7. To decrease pressure at rear brakes install setscrew in adjuster sleeve in desired position.
To increase pressure at rear brakes tighten setscrew in desired position.
2. Loosen valve adjuster setscrew.
NOTE: Do not change position of the upper nut on valve operating rod.
3. Obtain a piece of rubber or vacuum hose or plastic tubing 3/8-inch OD x 1/4-inch ID. Cut a piece 16.3 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.64 ± 0.012 inch) and slice it lengthwise.
4. Place hose or tubing on valve operating rod.
5. Make sure the adjuster sleeve is resting on the lower mounting bracket and not corroded to the rod. It must move freely when the set screw is loosened. Install setscrew. The dimension will position the valve for normal operation. Remove hose or tube.
6. Alternate adjustment / check method: Set an inside vernier caliper to 16.3 mm (0.64 inch) and insert between the nut and grommet. Perform adjustment as above.
If further adjustment is necessary, proceed to step 7.
7. To decrease pressure at rear brakes install setscrew in adjuster sleeve in desired position.
To increase pressure at rear brakes tighten setscrew in desired position.
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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.