Merkur Xr4ti L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo (1985)
Figure 33
1.
Using the dial indicator tool (fabricated as detailed in Figure 32) clamp the tool to the driveshaft as shown in Figure 33 and determine the
driveshaft angularity by measuring the rubber guibo joint rotational runout while rotating the rear wheels. Vertical alignment can be determined by
the difference in dial gauge readings between the 6:00 and 12:00 o'clock positions as described on the sketch. Horizontal alignment is the
difference in the dial gauge readings between 3:00 and 9:00 o'clock positions.
2.
If either the vertical or horizontal misalignment exceeds 0.005 inch on the dial indicator, an adjustment must be made to make the alignment as
close to .000" as possible.
a.
For vertical alignment adjustment: With the dial indicator placed on a bolt end as shown at the 6:00 o'clock position (after zeroing the gauge
at 12:00 o'clock) push up and down on driveshaft near the center bearing while watching the dial reading to determine if the center bearing is
to be adjusted upwards or downwards.
1.
If center bearing is to be adjusted upwards, remove the washer spacers from between the center bearing and the body and refasten the
