Continental V6-232 3.8L (1982)
Alignment: Service and Repair
1982---83 CONTINENTAL
Caster & Camber
The caster and camber angles of this suspension are factory pre-set and cannot be adjusted in the field.
Fig. 1 Toe-in adjustment. Mark VII & 1982---87 Continental
Toe-In
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 open 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.