Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 97-18-2
Date: 970902
Suspension - Vehicle Leans to Right Side
Article No.
97-18-2
09/02/97
SUSPENSION - VEHICLE LEAN RIGHT - ALL MODELS
EXCEPT POLICE
FORD:
1995-97 CROWN VICTORIA
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-97 GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
ISSUE:
A lean right condition may be present on some vehicles. This does not include Police units. The lean may be caused by vehicle weight side-to-side
differences from component packaging, body shell and frame tolerances.
ACTION:
Use the following procedure to check and, if necessary, replace front coil springs to level the vehicle.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
D9AZ-5310-R
Spring
D9AZ-5310-S
Spring
F4AZ-5310-A
Spring
F4AZ-5310-B
Spring
F4AZ-5310-C
Spring
F4AZ-5310-E
Spring
F4AZ-5310-F
Spring
F4AZ-5310-G
Spring
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 93-1-1
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
971802AT
Replace (Or Swap) Both
3.8 Hrs.
Front Springs - Includes
Road Test And Check And
Correct Alignment
971802A
Replace One Front Spring
2.7 Hrs.
- Includes Road Test And
Check And Correct
Alignment
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
5310
63
OASIS CODES: 304000
Checking Procedure
To restore the vehicle to a level condition at the fender wheel lip openings, use the following procedure to check and correct service leans with
differences in excess of 12.7 mm (0.5") side-to-side.
1.
Check the vehicle interior and trunk for any significant baggage/tool boxes, etc., and remove them before proceeding with the lean analysis.
2.
Confirm that the vehicle is assembled with the proper front spring codes. Refer to the 1995-97 Ford/Mercury Front Spring Chart after Step 8 in