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Ford Festiva. Instruction - part 98

To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Ignition Lock Housing Bolt

12-21 (16-28)

Steering Column Attaching Bolt

17-23 (23-31)

Steering Column Attaching Nut

14-18 (19-25)

Steering Column Bracket Nut & Bolt

14-18 (19-25)

Steering Wheel Nut

23-33 (31-45)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Air Bag Module

35-53 (4-6)

Ignition Switch Screw

53-71 (6-8)

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Steering Column Attaching Bolt

23-34 (31-46)

Steering Wheel Nut

29-36 (39-49)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Ignition Switch Screw

53-71 (6-8)

Shift Lock Cable Bolt

35-53 (4-6)

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SUSPENSION - FRONT

1991-92 SUSPENSION Front

DESCRIPTION

Front suspension system uses MacPherson strut shock assemblies. The upper ends of the strut assembly are attached to the shock towers and
the lower ends are attached to the steering knuckle. Lower control arm is attached to the chassis. Fore and aft movement is controlled by the
stabilizer bar. The stabilizer bar is connected to the lower control arm by a connecting link. See

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

Fig. 1: Front Suspension Assembly (Capri)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig. 2: Front Suspension Assembly (Festiva)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE:

See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT Section.

WHEEL BEARINGS

Wheel bearing preload is maintained by a selective spacer in the steering knuckle, between the inner and outer hub bearings. For adjustment
procedures and inspection, see WHEEL BEARING under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

BALL JOINT CHECKING

Raise and support vehicle until tire is just off ground. Move wheel vertically and check for play. If play is noticed between steering knuckle
and control arm, control arm assembly should be replaced. If play is present but ball joint is okay, wheel bearings should be checked for wear
and replaced if necessary.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

STABILIZER BAR

Removal & Installation (Festiva)

1. Remove stabilizer mounting bracket nuts and brackets. Remove split bushings from stabilizer bar. Remove stabilizer bushing nuts at

lower control arms. Remove rear dished washers and bushings.

2. To loosen stabilizer bar, pull forward from control arms. Remove front bushings and washers. Install control arm bushing washers on

ends of stabilizer and install control arm front bushings. Insert ends of stabilizer bar into control arm bushings and install rear bushings
and washers on stabilizer bar ends.

3. Install retaining nuts finger tight. Install split bushings on stabilizer cross bar with split side forward. Position split bushings next to

White locating marks on bar. Install stabilizer mounting brackets. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification.

STRUT ASSEMBLY & COIL SPRING

Removal

1. Raise and support front of vehicle so struts are fully extended. Remove front wheels. Remove brake line clip from strut lower mounting

bracket and remove brake line.

2. Remove 2 bolts retaining strut lower bracket to steering knuckle. Working inside engine compartment, remove 2 nuts retaining strut

mounting block in strut tower. Disengage strut lower bracket from steering knuckle and lower strut from vehicle.

Disassembly & Reassembly

1. Using spring compressor, compress spring to unload strut. Pry out mounting block cap and remove strut upper nut and lock washer.
2. Remove strut mounting block and spacer plate. Remove washer, bearing seal and bearing from strut rod. Remove spring upper seat, seat

insulator and coil spring. Remove jounce bumper and dust shield from strut. Reverse disassembly procedure to install coil spring and
reassemble strut.

Installation

1. Position strut, with spacer plate installed, in strut tower with White alignment mark facing outward. Install and tighten nuts on upper

mounting block studs.

2. Install steering knuckle in strut lower bracket. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and nuts to

specification.

HUB & KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Removal

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Straighten staked edge of drive axle lock nut flange. DO NOT damage groove or threads in

end of drive axle. Apply brakes to prevent hub assembly from turning. Remove and discard drive axle lock nut.

2. Remove clip which secures brake hose to strut bracket. Remove cotter pin and tie rod end attaching nut. Using Tie Rod End Separator

(T85M-3395A), remove tie rod end from steering knuckle.

3. Remove brake caliper attaching bolts and remove assembly from steering knuckle. Do not allow caliper to hang by brake hose. Remove

clamp bolt and nut where lower control arm ball joint connects to steering knuckle.

4. Using a pry bar, pull down on lower control arm and release ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove 2 bolts which attach steering

knuckle between flanges of MacPherson strut bracket. Slide hub/knuckle assembly off end of drive axle. If binding is present or drive
hub is rusted to half-shaft, use a hub puller to push axle from drive hub.

Installation

1. Apply a thin coat of SAE 30 weight oil to drive axle splines. Slide steering knuckle/rotor/hub assembly onto drive axle. Stop at area

where uppermost arm of steering knuckle seats into MacPherson strut bracket.

2. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Install NEW drive axle lock nut. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. Stake

axle lock nut into shaft groove.

WHEEL BEARING

NOTE:

Information for stabilizer bar removal and installation on Capri is not available from manufacturer.

NOTE:

Always use a new drive axle lock nut when servicing drive hub or drive axle.

CAUTION:

DO NOT use a pointed tool to stake nut. If lock nut flange cracks, even slightly, during staking process,
it must be replaced.

Removal

1. Remove hub and knuckle assembly from vehicle. See HUB & KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using

Knuckle Puller (T87C-1104-A), or a press and bearing puller, remove drive hub/rotor assembly from steering knuckle/dust shield
assembly.

2. Remove bearing preload spacer from hub. Spacer is preselected to provide correct bearing preload. Ensure correct spacer is installed

during reassembly. Install hub/rotor assembly in a vise. Scribe alignment marks on hub and rotor for reassembly reference.

3. Remove rotor attaching bolts and rotor. Use Bearing Splitter (D84L-1123-A), Shaft Protector (D80L-625-2) and a press, or Bearing

Puller (D80L-927-A) and Puller Attachment (D84L-1123-A) to remove outer bearing from wheel hub. Remove and discard outer and
inner grease seals. Using Bearing Puller (T77F-1102-A) and Slide Hammer (T-50T-100-A), remove races from steering knuckle. See

Fig. 3

Fig. 3: Front Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Inspection

Thoroughly clean all parts in solvent. Check bearings, hub, knuckle and rotor dust shield for excessive wear or damage. If new bearing is being
installed, check bearing preload. See BEARING PRELOAD.

Bearing Preload

1. To check and adjust preload, Spacer Selector Set (T87C-1104-B) must be used. Prior to assembling hub/rotor assembly into steering

knuckle, install spacer selector into steering knuckle and clamp tool in vise. Tighten center bolt, in increments, to 36, 72, 108 and
finally 145 ft. lbs. (49, 98, 147 and 196 N.m). Each time center bolt is tightened, seat the bearings by rotating steering knuckle by hand.

2. Remove steering knuckle from vise. Reinstall steering knuckle in vise, clamping it where shock absorber mounts. Using an INCH lb.

torque wrench, measure torque required to turn center bolt. Ensure torque reading is taken just as wrench starts to rotate.

3. Spacer thickness is correct if torque wrench indicates 2.21-10.44 INCH lbs. (.25-1.8 N.m). If measurement indicates less than 2.21

INCH lbs. (.25 N.m), a thinner spacer must be installed. If measurement indicates more than 15.93 INCH lbs. (1.8 N.m), a thicker spacer
must be installed.

4. Bearing spacers are available in 21 thicknesses, in .0016" (.040 mm) increments. Spacer No. 1 is thinnest and No. 21 is thickest. See

PRELOAD SPACER AVAILABILITY table. Changing spacer thickness one increment will change bearing preload 1.7-3.5 INCH lbs.
(.2-.4 N.m). Ensure correct spacer is installed and preload is within specification. Remove spacer selector set.

PRELOAD SPACER AVAILABILITY

NOTE:

Removal of press-fitted dust shield from steering knuckle is not part of normal bearing service. Dust
shield should not be removed from steering knuckle unless it is being replaced.

Stamped Mark On Spacer

In. (mm)

0.2474 (6.285)

0.2490 (6.325)

0.2506 (6.365)

0.2522 (6.405)

0.2537 (6.445)

0.2553 (6.485)

0.2569 (6.525)

0.2585 (6.565)

0.2600 (6.605)

0.2616 (6.645)

0.2632 (6.685)

0.2648 (6.725)

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