Lynx L4-98 1.6L SOHC VIN 2 2-bbl (1983)
Technical Service Bulletin # 838A1
Date: 830419
Front/rear Springs - Applications
Article No. 83-8A-1
SPRINGS - USAGE - FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION
FORD 1983 ALL CAR LINES
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983 ALL CAR LINES
FIGURE 1
The following charts list the front and rear spring usage on all 1983 car lines. The springs installed at vehicle assembly are computer selected based on
vehicle weight and suspension geometry. The installed springs are identified by a code located on the door VIN label (Figure 1). The charts list these
spring codes, appropriate part numbers and usage. Note that springs are listed in increasing load values in groups according to rates. Within a rate group
installing a higher load spring would increase the vehicle ride height and conversely a lower load spring would decrease the vehicle ride height. The
following chart indicates an approximate change in bumper to ground height for each increment of spring change.
Bumper Effect
Spring Change
Front
Rear
Plus 1 Front
+.5"
-.2"
Minus 1 Front
-.5"
+.2"
Plus 1 Rear
-.1"
+.5"
Minus 1 Rear
+.1"
-.5"
NOTE:
The bumper height changes are approximate and may vary from one car line to another. If a vehicle is serviced with other than original
installed springs chock for the proper bumper to ground height per the specifications in the Shop Manual, Group 47.
