F 100 2WD Pickup V8-302 5.0L (1983)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): All Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Axle - Dog Tracking
Article No. 83-7-18
DOG TRACKING - REAR AXLE SKEWED
LIGHT TRUCKS 1983 RANGER, ECONOLINE, F SERIES
A limited number of 1983 vehicles may exhibit a vehicle "Dog Tracking" condition (rear axle not parallel to front axle). This condition may be the result
of a rear spring center bolt being mislocated.
Figure 12
The rear spring center bolt location should be checked on both springs to determine if there is an out-ofspecification condition present. The specified
distance between the main leaf spring center bolt and the forward spring eye (measured along the radius of the main leaf) is shown in Figure 12. If the
vehicle has a spring with an incorrect dimension, the spring should be replaced.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
