Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
Alignment: Description and Operation
Suspension System
The front suspension system consists of the following components
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strut and spring assembly upper mounting bracket
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upper spring seat
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wheel hub
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lug bolts
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front wheel bearing
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front suspension lower arm ball joints
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front wheel knuckle
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front stabilizer bar and brackets
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front suspension lower and mounting bolt bushing (horizontal)
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strut and spring assembly
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stabilizer control link
The front strut and spring assemblies can be disassembled to install any of the new individual components. New LH or RH front strut and spring
assemblies can be installed independently. The front suspension system can also be disassembled in order to install new:
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front wheel knuckle
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wheel hub
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lug bolts
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front wheel bearing
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front suspension lower arms
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front suspension lower arm mounting bolt bushings (horizontal)
New front stabilizer bar components can be installed individually. The rear suspension system consists of the following components:
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rear spring
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rear shock absorber
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rear wheel knuckle and bushing
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lower lateral link
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upper lateral link
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bump stopper
New LH and RH rear wheel knuckles can be installed individually.
The rear suspension arm and bushings can be installed individually.
Only toe can be adjusted on the rear suspension.
Wheel Alignment Angles
Camber
Camber is the inward or outward tilting of the wheels at the top.
When the wheel tilts out at the top, then the camber is positive (+).
When the wheel tilts in at the top, then the camber is negative (-).
