Alignment Flow

NOTE:
Caster, camber, and toe adjustment are preset at the assembly plant and adjustments are not normally needed in the first year of vehicle service. Alignment adjustments are performed only if needed when determined by a road test. Tires are not warranted by Ford unless they become damaged because of improperly set toe at the assembly plant or because of some other factory defect.

STEPS BEFORE ALIGNMENT
1. Before measuring and setting the front wheel alignment, rest the front wheel on turn plates.
2. Before setting the rear toe, rest the rear wheel on slider plates or turn plates. Before setting any alignment angle, bounce the vehicle three times at each end. This establishes the actual standing curb height (trim height).
3. Always perform a wheel alignment on a level alignment rack. Do not attempt to check or adjust the front wheel alignment without first making a preliminary inspection of the front end parts.
4. Check all the factors of the front wheel alignment except turning angle before making any adjustments. Check the turning angle only after the camber and toe have been adjusted to specification.

CURB LOAD
Check the front wheel alignment under the following curb load conditions:
^ Standing curb height established.
^ Heavy weights in trunk removed (i.e., golf clubs, tool box, etc.).
^ All tires inflated to specified pressure (cold).
^ Fuel tank, oil pan and radiator filled to specification. If necessary, add six pounds of weight to the trunk for each gallon of gasoline missing from the fuel tank.
^ Front seats in full rear position.
^ Rear toe adjustment checked.

STEPS AFTER ALIGNMENT
Always road test a vehicle after an alignment. If the vehicle still pulls, never condemn the alignment until first switching the front tires. This will usually cure any pull problem. If the vehicle still pulls in the same direction, double check the alignment and rear tracking. If the vehicle pulls in the opposite direction, rotate the tires and road test the vehicle again. Follow the proper rotation procedure.