Taurus V6-183 3.0L VIN U FI (1993)
5.
Measure vertically from the wheel center to the bottom edge of the fender opening. Heights should be within +/- 0.3" (+/- 7.6 mm) of the fender to
wheel heights shown in the following Specification - Fender Opening To Wheel Center Chart.
6.
Replace springs if ride height is found to be above the specified height. Refer to the Specification Wheel Opening to Wheel Center chart.
NOTE:
SPRING LOAD STEPS PROVIDE A 0.3" (7.6 MM) FENDER-TO-WHEEL HEIGHT CHANGE..
For Example; If vehicle is equipped with ZZZ front springs and measures 0.1" high, replace with SCH front springs. If vehicles measures 0.4" high,
replace with TRS front springs. You must coordinate the spring change with the shim change.
7.
If ride height is determined to be at or below the specified height no spring change will be required. You may then proceed to remove and inspect
front strut assemblies and install the strut spacer kit.
8.
Remove both front strut assemblies as detailed in the 1991, 1992, and 1993 Taurus/Sable Service Manuals:
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1991 pages 14-10-8 through 14-10-9, steps 1 through 15.
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1992 Pages 04-01-13 through 04-01-15, steps 1 through 15.
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1993 Pages 04-01-12 through 04-01-14, steps 1 through 15.
9.
Inspect the strut assemblies to make sure that all components are properly fitted together, especially the upper spring seat/bearing and the upper
strut mount.
NOTE:
INSPECT FOR ARC SHAPED WITNESS MARKS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SHOCK TOWERS. THESE WITNESS MARKS WILL
CORRESPOND TO THE DIAMETER OF THE RUBBER COATED OUTER RIM OF THE UPPER SPRING SEAT AND BEARING ASSEMBLY.
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, REPLACE THE PARTS USING THE SERVICE KIT OUTLINED IN THE PARTS SECTION.
