Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L (1984)
Alignment: Service and Repair
CASTER
ADJUST
The caster angle of this suspension is factory set and cannot be adjusted.
CAMBER
ADJUST
1982
The camber angles of this suspension are factory set and cannot be adjusted in the field.
1983-87
1. Remove pop rivet from camber plate.
2. Loosen 3 camber plate-to-body apron nuts.
3. Move top of shock strut as needed to bring camber angle within specifications, then tighten nuts. It is not necessary to replace the pop rivet.
TOE-IN
ADJUST
Fig. 1 Toe-in adjustment
1. Check to see that steering shaft and steering wheel marks are in alignment and in the top position.
2. Loosen clamp screw on the tie rod bellows and free the seal on the rod to prevent twisting of the bellows, Fig. 1.
3. Place opened end wrench on flats of tie rod socket to prevent socket from turning, then loosen tie rod jam nuts.
4. Use suitable pliers to turn the tie rod inner end to correct the adjustment to specifications. Do not use pliers on tie rod threads. Turning to reduce
number of threads showing will increase toe-in. Turning in the opposite direction will reduce toe-in.
5. Torque tie rod jam nuts to 43-50 ft. lbs.