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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1992TRACER BASE, 4D WAGON, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTWHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURESWHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURESCAMBER ADJUSTMENTCONTINENTAL, SABLE & TAURUS
1992 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic
Continental, Sable & Taurus
1992 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Wagon, AutomaticSECTION Continental, Sable & Taurus
- To check subframe alignment, loosen subframe mount bolts. See Fig 1. Install a 3/4" (19 mm) pipe or alignment bar into driver-side subframe and body alignment holes. Slightly tighten subframe mount bolts.
- Repeat procedure for passenger side. Check driver-side alignment holes again. After both sides are aligned, tighten mount bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- For minor adjustments to camber and caster, loosen subframe mount bolts, and shift subframe. If this does not allow enough adjustment, loosen 3 upper strut mounting bracket-to-strut tower attaching nuts. Drill out 4 or 5 spot welds at upper strut alignment plate. See Fig 2.
- DO NOT drill deeper than necessary to move alignment plate. Remove 3 upper strut mounting bracket-to-strut tower attaching nuts and alignment plate. Clean burrs from strut tower and alignment plate. Paint exposed metal surfaces.
- Position strut and alignment plate. Loosely install attaching nuts. Adjust camber/caster by moving top of strut. Tighten attaching nuts to specification. Drill 3 holes for rivets in perimeter of alignment plate. See Fig 3. Install 3 rivets.
CAUTION:
DO NOT drill deeper than 3/8" (9.6 mm) into strut tower.
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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.