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1996 Ford EXPLORER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0


Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

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Front Lean
Rear Lean, Ranger
Rear Lean, Explorer
Side-to-Side Lean, Ranger and Explorer
Section 04-00: Suspension, Service
ADJUSTMENTS

1996 Aerostar/Ranger/Explorer Workshop Manual


Procedure revision date: 12/20/1995

Vehicle Lean Correction


NOTE: Codes identifying the front torsion bar and rear spring options (Explorer) or front and rear spring options (Ranger and Aerostar) are printed on the Safety
Standard Certification Label. If a spring or torsion bar requires replacement because of damage or sagging, replace only with the same part as specified on the label.
In rare instances, the spring codes will not reflect the springs or torsion bars as installed due to a DSO option or Assembly Plant substitution. If a DSO option
number is shown on the certification label, the district office can establish whether springs are affected. If the factory-installed springs or torsion bars do not agree
with the code printed on the Safety Standard Certification Label (right and left spring part number should match), it is advisable to replace springs or torsion bars in
pairs.

Front Lean

1.

Measure the left and right front ride heights by measuring the height of the right and left front fender lip openings.

2.

Compute the difference between left and right ride heights as figured above.
For Explorer, if the difference exceeds 16mm (5/8 inch) measured at the wheel house opening to ground, adjust the torsion bar as necessary. Check ride height. Refer
to Ride Height in this section.
For Ranger, if the difference exceeds 16mm (5/8 inch) and is less than 20mm (3/4 inch) measured at the wheelhouse opening to ground, add one shim to the side of
the vehicle that is low.
The shim is to be placed under the lower spring seat; service shim (part number 389117-S2) can be used on 4x2 and 4x4 models without a front stabilizer bar.
If there is a computed side-to-side difference of 20mm (3/4 inch) or more in the left/right wheelhouse openings, swap front coil springs (5310) from side to side. If the
lean condition follows the spring (lean now on other side of the vehicle), replace both springs with new ones.
Changing front ride height by adding the service shim also affects caster angles. Adding the 4.5mm thick shim (part number 389117-S2 or equivalent) may reduce
caster by up to 0.40 degrees on the side to which the shim is added.

EXAMPLES
Ranger 4x2 Vehicles
Measured LH Ride Height
25-5/16 Inch
Measured RH Ride Height
25-1/2 Inch
Calculated RH Ride Height
25-13/16 Inch
Side-to-Side Difference
1/2 Inch
Since the difference is larger than 1/8 Inch, one shim should be
added to the side of the suspension.

Ranger 4x4 Vehicles


Measured LH Ride Height
29-1/4 Inch
Measured RH Ride Height
29-7/8 Inch
Calculated LH Right Height
29-3/4 Inch
Side-to-Side Difference
1/8 Inch
Since the difference does not exceed 1/8 Inch, no shim is to be installed on the front suspension.
The lean condition may be caused by a rear lean condition.

Rear Lean, Ranger

1.

Measure the rear ride height by measuring the height of the right and left rear fender lip openings.

2.

Compute the difference.


A side-to-side lean at the rear of the vehicle can be adjusted approximately 6mm (1/4 inch) by installing a shim between the rear spring (5560) and axle on the low

side of the vehicle.


A "low at the rear" vehicle can be raised approximately 6mm (1/4 inch) by installation of one shim on each side.

3.

Use the following procedure to install the shim(s) (E37A-5742-AA).


Raise the vehicle until the weight is off the rear springs but with the tires still touching the floor.
Loosen the spring U-bolts to allow the axle to separate from the spring approximately 13mm (1/2 inch).
Position the shim (E37A-5742-AA) between the spring and the spring seat with the tie bolt head through the hole in the shim.
On 4x4 vehicles, position the shim between the rear spring and axle spacer. Tape may be used to hold the shim in position.
Make sure the spring leaves are properly aligned and the spring U-bolts contact the edges of the spring assembly or axle seat.
Tighten the spring U-bolt sufficiently and make sure the spring bolt head extends through shim into axle seat hole.
Tighten the U-bolt nuts to 88-102 Nm (65-75 lb-ft).

Rear Lean, Explorer


For Explorer with Automatic Ride Control (ARC), refer to Section 04-05 to verify ARC is working properly. Also put vehicle in 2-wheel drive and shut service switch off.
For Explorer vehicles, with the underslung rear suspension, use of shims will not have any effect on a lean condition. Use the following procedure to verify and correct a rear lean condition.

1.

Measure rear ride height by measuring the height of the right and left rear fender lip openings.

2.

Compute the difference.

3.

Inspect the vehicle for any excess loads which might weigh the vehicle down on one side more than the other. Usually a weight of at least 50 pounds is required to cause
such a lean.

4.

If lean condition is not caused by weight, swap the rear springs from side to side.

5.

If the lean changes sides, the lean condition is most likely caused by a bad spring. Replace both springs. Refer to Section 04-02 for service procedures.

6.

If the lean condition did not change when the springs were changed, factors other than suspension are the cause.

Side-to-Side Lean, Ranger and Explorer

1.

Side-to-side vehicle lean should be verified by measuring the fender lip-to-ground dimensions A and B.

Ranger

Explorer

Normal acceptable limits are as follows:


Maximum of 16mm (5/8 inch) variance between left and right front wheel lips to ground.
Maximum of 20mm (3/4 inch) variance between left and right rear wheel lips to ground.

2.

Once a lean condition has been verified, perform the following steps.
a.

Place the vehicle on a flat, smooth surface. Vehicles must be sitting on the wheels and tires, not on a hoist, jack or jackstands.

b.

Inspect vehicle for any heavy add-ons that may cause excessive weight on any corner of the vehicle. Vehicle should be empty, fuel tanks full, no cargo in the
pickup box or rear body section.

c.

Check all wheels and tires:


Wheel size and design, tire size and tread should be indicated on the Vehicle Safety Standard Certification Label.
Wheels must be same size and design, right and left side, on each axle.
Tires must be same brand, tire size, tread design and equal tread wear side to side on each axle.
Check air pressure of all tires; inflate to specifications indicated on the Vehicle Safety Standard Certification Label.

d.

Check front and rear suspension. Verify the same spring or torsion bar is on left/right front and same spring is on left/right rear.
Front coil springs (Ranger) or front torsion bars (Explorer) have I.D. tags indicating the part number.

Rear springs have the part number stamped on the bottom left just behind the U-bolt attachment.
If I.D. tags are missing from front springs (Ranger) or front torsion bars (Explorer), refer to the Safety Standard Certification Label on the driver's door. If
the label is missing, there is no sure way of identifying which springs or torsion bars are installed on the vehicle. It is advisable to order springs or
torsion bars in pairs only.
e.

Bounce the vehicle's front and rear suspension to normalize the vehicle static ride height.

f.

Measure the height of the right and left fender lip openings again. If the differences are still greater than 16mm (5/8 inch) between left or right front and/or 20mm
(3/4 inch) between left and right rear, factors other than suspension are the cause for Ranger. For Explorer, check ride height. Refer to Adjustments, Ride Height in
this section.

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