Mark VI V8-302 5.0L (1982)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Vehicle Leans Left
Article No. 83-11-2-S
SUSPENSION - REAR - VEHICLE LEANS LEFT
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1980-83 LINCOLN TOWN CAR/MARK VI
This article is published to correct errors in the front spring identification/part no. chart, TSB Article 83-11-2.
Some vehicles may appear to lean left (left side lower than right side). This condition is more evident when the vehicle is viewed from the rear. This
condition is serviced by identifying the front spring load/rates and installing appropriate alternate springs with different load values.
NOTE:
Proper service for this concern is front spring replacement. DO NOT replace rear springs.
Vehicles will usually be serviced by installing a higher load spring in the LEFT FRONT, which will decrease the height of the right rear and/or installing
a lower load spring in the RIGHT FRONT, which will raise the left rear corner of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances, except where specified, should springs of unequal rates be used in pairs. For example, the front springs (right front
and left front) must have equal spring rates. Similarly, the rear springs (right rear and left rear) must have equal spring rates. Spring pairs,
however, will be of different rates front to rear.
1.
With the vehicle on a level surface, do the following:
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Adjust the tire pressure to specification.
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Set steering wheel straight ahead.
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Rock vehicle sideways and allow it to settle to neutralize suspension.
2.
Measure both rear wheel well openings, lip to ground, at the centerline of the wheel.
