Rear Suspension - Vehicle Leans Right

86ford21 Article No. 86-6-11

SUSPENSION - REAR - VEHICLE LEANS RIGHT

FORD 1985 CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1985 GRAND MARQUIS

Some of the subject vehicles may appear to lean right when the vehicle is viewed from the rear. This condition can be corrected by identifying the front springs and installing a replacement spring of a lower load capacity in the left front or interchanging the left and right front springs.


Use the following procedure to service a leans-to-right rear condition.

1. With vehicle on a level surface, do the following:

^ Adjust the tire pressures to specification.
^ Set the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
^ Neutralize suspension by rocking vehicle sideways.

2. Measure both rear wheel well openings, lip to ground, at the centerline of the wheel.

3. Noting the amount of lean between the right side and left side in the rear, perform front spring changes using the following charts.

Springs Required For
Springs On Springs Required 1.0-1.5" Lean
Vehicle As Built For 0.5-1.0" Lean Cross Switch Springs

L.F. R.F. L.F. R.F. LF. R.F.

MAL LYL LYL LYL LYL MAL
GAJ MAL MAL MAL MAL GAJ
HIP GAJ GAJ GAJ GAJ HIP
JOG HIP HIP HIP HIP JOG
SAP NAT NAT NAT NAT SAP


Spring VIN Code On Service Load Rate*
Code Left Door Part Number Lbs./In.Lbs.

LYL L D9AZ-5310-L 1942/385
MAL M D9A7-5310-M 2037/385
GAJ G D9AZ-5310-G 2188/380
HIP H D9AZ-5310-H 2280/380
JOG J D9AZ-5310-J 2372/380
NAT N D9AZ-5310-N 2138/410
SAP S D9AZ-5310-S 2340/410

* Spring load is the weight the spring will hold to a specified height. Spring rate is a measure of the spring's stiffness in lbs. per inch of spring compression,

AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS:

Obtain an Authorized Modifications Decal and list the date, dealer number, and summary of alterations performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

D9AZ-5310-L Front Spring RM
D9AZ-5310-M Front Spring C
D9AZ-5310-G Front Spring R
D9AZ-5310-H Front Spring R
D9AZ-5310-J Front Spring B
D9AZ-5310-N Front Spring C
D9AZ-5310-S Front Spring C


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 85-9A-1
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP5310A86
TIME: 1.2 Hrs. - Replace L.F. spring. 2.1 Hrs. - Cross switch front springs. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 5310 - Code: 12