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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1992TRACER BASE, 4D WAGON, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTWHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURESRIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTCONTINENTALMEASURING PROCEDURE
1992 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic
Measuring Procedure
1992 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Wagon, AutomaticSECTION Measuring Procedure
- Place vehicle on alignment rack. To ensure riding height is measured at a consistent point, height should only be measured after SERVICE BAY DIAGNOSTICS routine has been completed and Super Star II tester displays a Code 12. See DIAGNOSIS & TESTING in appropriate ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION article in the SUSPENSION section for diagnostic routine.
- Air suspension diagnostics will not work using a Super Star tester. After SERVICE BAY DIAGNOSTICS routine is completed and Code 12 is displayed, remove Super Star II tester. Turn suspension power switch to OFF position. Power switch is located in left side of trunk. Leave ignition switch in RUN position.
- Vehicle should now be at top of trim band. Measure front riding height "C" dimension. See Fig 1. Dimension "C" is vertical difference between lower arm inner pivot and bottom center of ball joint retainer disc.
- Measure rear suspension "D" dimension. Rear riding height is difference between rear lower arm pivot attachment height and outer pivot Height.
- Suspension heights for top of trim band are:
- "C": 1.72" (44 mm) ±.39" (10.0 mm).
- "D": -.36" (-9.3 mm). Tolerance is +.39" (10 mm) and -.20" (5 mm).
- For reference purposes, riding heights at center of trim band are about .35" (9.0 mm) lower for front and .47" (12.0 mm) lower for rear than heights listed in step 5).
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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.