Suspension - Vehicle Leans to Right Side: Overview

Article No.
97-18-2

09/02/97

SUSPENSION - VEHICLE LEAN RIGHT - ALL MODELS
EXCEPT POLICE

FORD:
1995-97 CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-97 GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR

ISSUE:
A lean right condition may be present on some vehicles. This does not include Police units. The lean may be caused by vehicle weight side-to-side differences from component packaging, body shell and frame tolerances.

ACTION:
Use the following procedure to check and, if necessary, replace front coil springs to level the vehicle.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

D9AZ-5310-R Spring
D9AZ-5310-S Spring
F4AZ-5310-A Spring
F4AZ-5310-B Spring
F4AZ-5310-C Spring
F4AZ-5310-E Spring
F4AZ-5310-F Spring
F4AZ-5310-G Spring

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 93-1-1

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

971802AT Replace (Or Swap) Both 3.8 Hrs.
Front Springs - Includes
Road Test And Check And
Correct Alignment

971802A Replace One Front Spring 2.7 Hrs.
- Includes Road Test And
Check And Correct
Alignment

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5310 63

OASIS CODES: 304000