Adjustment (Caster) - Ford TRADER Workshop Manual

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CASTER WEDGE
R-10
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
9TFORX-01S
9TFORX-016
4. Attach the caster/camber gauge to the
SST
and measure
the camber, caster, and king-pin angle.
Standard angle
Camber angle : 0°40'
±
30'
Caster angle : 2°30'
±
20'
King-pin angle: 7°00'
Adjustment (Caster)
Caution
• Adjustment of the camber and king-pin angles are
not possible. Check the king-pin and front axle com-
ponent parts and repair or replace them if
necessary.
1 . Jack up the front axle and support the front frame
with
safety
stands.
Warning
• Support the front axle with the jack.
2. Remove the leaf spring U-bolts.
9TFORX·014
3. Lower the front axle and replace the caster wedge.
Caster wedge
Part No_
Change of Angle
W02334142A 0°20'
W02334 143A 0°50'
W02334 144A 1°20'
W02334145A 1°50'
W02334 146A 2°20'
W02334 147A 2°50'
Caution
• When installing the caster wedge, face the thicker
end toward the rear_
• Use only one caster wedge can be installed on one
side.
4. Install the U bolt.
5. Lower the vehicle and tighten the U-bolt to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
118-147 N·m (12-15 m-kg, 87-108 ft-Ib)