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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN1985MARK VII L6-146 2.4L DSL TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIR
1985 Lincoln Mark VII L6-146 2.4L DSL Turbo
Alignment: Service and Repair
1985 Lincoln Mark VII L6-146 2.4L DSL TurboSECTION Service and Repair
MARK VII & 1984---87 CONTINENTAL
Before performing wheel alignment check on these vehicles, ensure vehicle ride height is correct.
Caster & Camber
Caster is pre-set at the factory and is not adjustable. To adjust camber, drill out pop rivet located on top of camber plate. Loosen the camber plate to body apron retaining nuts, then move the top of the shock strut to the desired location. Retighten the retaining nuts. It is not necessary to replace the pop rivet after the camber adjustment is completed.
Toe-In
1. Check to see that steering shaft and steering wheel marks are in alignment and in the top position.
2. Loosen clamp screw on the tie rod bellows and free the seal on the rod to prevent twisting of the bellows, Fig. 1.
3. Place open end wrench on flats of tie rod socket to prevent socket from turning, then loosen tie rod jam nuts.
4. Use suitable pliers to turn the tie rod inner end to correct the adjustment to specifications. Do not use pliers on tie rod threads. Turning to reduce number of threads showing will increase toe-in. Turning in the opposite direction will reduce toe-in.
Before performing wheel alignment check on these vehicles, ensure vehicle ride height is correct.
Caster & Camber
Caster is pre-set at the factory and is not adjustable. To adjust camber, drill out pop rivet located on top of camber plate. Loosen the camber plate to body apron retaining nuts, then move the top of the shock strut to the desired location. Retighten the retaining nuts. It is not necessary to replace the pop rivet after the camber adjustment is completed.
Fig. 1 Toe-in adjustment. Mark VII & 1982---87 Continental:
Toe-In
1. Check to see that steering shaft and steering wheel marks are in alignment and in the top position.
2. Loosen clamp screw on the tie rod bellows and free the seal on the rod to prevent twisting of the bellows, Fig. 1.
3. Place open end wrench on flats of tie rod socket to prevent socket from turning, then loosen tie rod jam nuts.
4. Use suitable pliers to turn the tie rod inner end to correct the adjustment to specifications. Do not use pliers on tie rod threads. Turning to reduce number of threads showing will increase toe-in. Turning in the opposite direction will reduce toe-in.
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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.