Ford Falcon. Manual — part 22

204-00-4

Suspension System — General Information

204-00-4

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

Rear Wheel Alignment

Sedan

Ride Height

Camber

Total Toe at kerb height

Min.

°

Opt.

°

Max.

°

Max.

Min.

°

Opt.

°

Max.

°

Variation

°

350

-1.96

-1.71

-1.46

0.5

360

-1.76

-1.51

-1.26

0.5

370

-1.57

-1.32

-1.07

0.5

380

-1.38

0.13

-0.88

0.5

0.14

0.24

0.34

390

-1.19

-0.94

-0.69

0.5

400

-1

-0.75

-0.50

0.5

410

-0.81

-0.56

-0.31

0.5

420

-0.61

-0.36

-0.11

0.5

NOTE: Sedan camber settings cannot be adjusted,

for reference only.

XR Sedan

Ride Height

Camber

Total Toe at kerb height

Min.

°

Opt.

°

Max.

°

Max.

Min.

°

Opt.

°

Max.

°

Variation

°

340

-1.35

-1.10

-0.85

0.5

350

-1.14

-0.89

-0.64

0.5

360

-0.95

-0.70

-0.45

0.5

370

-0.75

-0.50

-0.25

0.5

0.06

0.16

0.26

380

-0.56

-0.31

-0.06

0.5

390

-0.37

-0.12

0.13

0.5

400

-0.18

0.07

0.32

0.5

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204-00-5

Suspension System — General Information

204-00-5

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

these symptoms are also common to suspension

Suspension System — General

frame, and wheel and tyre troubles. For this reason,

Information

be sure that the cause of a concern is in the steering

gear or linkage before adjusting, repairing, or

Inspection and Verification

replacing any of the steering parts.

NOTE: Table 1 lists various steering gear and linkage

trouble symptoms and possible causes. Several of

Symptom Chart

Condition

Source

Action

Power Steering Fluid Level Low Leak

Jerky

Steering

Remove/Repair as required

Glazed, Loose or Broken Power
Steering Pump Belt
Air in Power Steering System
Binding Front Suspension Ball Joints
or Steering Linkage
Loose, Worn, or Damaged Steering
Linkage or Connections
Loose Steering Gear Mountings
Incorrect Steering Gear Adjustment
Incorrect Brake Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Bearing
Adjustment
Wheel Out of Balance
Obstruction Within Steering Gear

Loose, Worn, or Damaged Steering

Loose

Steering

Remove/Repair as required

Linkage or Connections
Loose Steering Gear Mountings
Incorrect Steering Gear Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Bearing
Adjustment

Hard Steering and/ or Loss of Power

Incorrect Tyre Pressure

Remove/Repair as required

Tyre Sizes Not Uniform

Assist

Power Steering Fluid Level Low Leak
Glazed, Loose or Broken Power
Steering Pump Belt
Lack of Lubrication
Air in Power Steering System
Obstruction in Power Steering Lines
Binding Front Suspension Ball Joints
or Steering Linkage
Insufficient Steering Pump Pressure
Incorrect Steering Gear Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment
Excessive Wear of Steering Pump
Internal Parts
Steering Gear Valve Sleeve or Seals
Worn
Obstruction Within Steering Gear

Incorrect Tyre Pressure

Hard Turning When Stationary

Remove/Repair as required

Tyre Sizes Not Uniform
Power Steering Fluid Level Low Leak
Glazed, Loose or Broken Power
Steering Pump Belt
Lack of Lubrication
Obstruction in Power Steering Lines
Binding Front Suspension Ball Joints
or Steering Linkage
Insufficient Steering Pump Pressure
Incorrect Steering Gear Adjustment
Steering Gear Valve Sleeve or Seals
Worn
Obstruction Within Steering Gear

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204-00-6

Suspension System — General Information

204-00-6

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

Condition

Source

Action

Power Steering Fluid Level Low Leak

Steering and Suspension Noises

Remove/Repair as required

Sagging or Broken Spring
Glazed, Loose or Broken Power
Steering Pump Belt
Broken Rear Spring Tie Bolts (Wagon)
Lack of Lubrication
Air in Power Steering System
Obstruction in Power Steering Lines
Loose or Weak Shock Absorber
Loose or Worn Suspension Arm
Bushings
Binding Front Suspension Ball Joints
or Steering Linkage
Loose, Worn, or Damaged Steering
Linkage or Connections
Loose Steering Gear Mountings
Incorrect Steering Gear Adjustment
Incorrect Brake Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Bearing
Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment
Bent Rear Axle Housing
Excessive Wear of Steering Pump
Internal Parts

Incorrect Tyre Pressure

Shimmy or Wheel Tramp

Remove/Repair as required

Broken Rear Spring Tie Bolts (Wagon)
Air in Power Steering System
Loose or Weak Shock Absorber
Loose or Worn Suspension Arm
Bushings
Loose, Worn, or Damaged Steering
Linkage or Connections
Loose Steering Gear Mountings
Incorrect Steering Gear Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Bearing
Adjustment
Wheel Out of Balance
Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment
Out-of-Round Wheel

Incorrect Tyre Pressure

Pull to One Side

Remove/Repair as required

Tyre Sizes Not Uniform
Overloaded or Unevenly Loaded
Vehicle
Sagging or Broken Spring
Rear Spring Tie Bolt Off Centre
(Wagon/Ute)
Broken Rear Spring Tie Bolts (Wagon)
Rear Spring Front Hanger Mislocated
(Wagon/Ute)
Bent Spindle Arm
Bent Spindle
Loose or Worn Suspension Arm
Bushings
Incorrect Brake Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Bearing
Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment
Frame or Underbody Out of Alignment
Bent Rear Axle Housing
Steering Gear Valve Sleeve or Seals
Worn

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204-00-7

Suspension System — General Information

204-00-7

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

Condition

Source

Action

Incorrect Tyre Pressure

Side- to- side Wander

Remove/Repair as required

Tyre Sizes Not Uniform
Overloaded or Unevenly Loaded
Vehicle
Sagging or Broken Spring
Broken Rear Spring Tie Bolts (Wagon)
Bent Spindle Arm
Bent Spindle
Loose or Weak Shock Absorber
Loose or Worn Suspension Arm
Bushings
Loose, Worn, or Damaged Steering
Linkage or Connections
Loose Steering Gear Mountings
Incorrect Steering Gear Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Bearing
Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment

Incorrect Tyre Pressure

Body Sway or Roll

Remove/Repair as required

Sagging or Broken Spring
Broken Rear Spring Tie Bolts (Wagon)
Loose or Weak Shock Absorber
Incorrect Steering Gear Adjustment

Incorrect Tyre Pressure

Tyre Squeel on Turns

Remove/Repair as required

Tyre Sizes Not Uniform
Bent Spindle Arm
Bent Spindle
Loose, Worn, or Damaged Steering
Linkage or Connections
Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment

Incorrect Tyre Pressure

Binding or Poor Recovery

Remove/Repair as required

Lack of Lubrication
Binding Front Suspension Ball Joints
or Steering Linkage
Insufficient Steering Pump Pressure
Incorrect Steering Gear Adjustment
Incorrect Brake Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment
Steering Gear Valve Sleeve or Seals
Worn
Obstruction Within Steering Gear

Incorrect Tyre Pressure

Abnormal or Irregular Tyre Wear

Remove/Repair as required

Tyre Sizes Not Uniform
Overloaded or Unevenly Loaded
Vehicle
Sagging or Broken Spring
Rear Spring Tie Bolt Off Centre
(Wagon/Ute)
Broken Rear Spring Tie Bolts (Wagon)
Rear Spring Front Hanger Mislocated
(Wagon/Ute)
Bent Spindle Arm
Bent Spindle
Loose or Weak Shock Absorber
Loose or Worn Suspension Arm
Bushings
Loose, Worn, or Damaged Steering
Linkage or Connections
Incorrect Steering Gear Adjustment
Incorrect Brake Adjustment
Incorrect Front Wheel Bearing
Adjustment
Wheel Out of Balance
Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment
Out-of-Round Wheel
Frame or Underbody Out of Alignment
Bent Rear Axle Housing

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