204-00-1 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-1 SECTION 204-00 Suspension System - General Information VEHICLE APPLICATION: 2011.50 Ranger CONTENTS PAGE SPECIFICATIONS Specifications 204-00-2 GENERAL PROCEDURES Camber and Caster Adjustment Front Toe Adjustment (14 117 3) 204-00-3 204-00-4 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-2 204-00-2 SPECIFICATIONS Front Wheel Alignment (at curb weight) - 2WD Description Nominal and Tolerance Range Single cab Caster angle Camber angle Total Toe Super cab Double cab Degrees and minutes 2°53' ± 1° 3°00' ± 1° Decimal Degrees 2.88° ± 1° 3.00° ± 1° Degrees and minutes 0°00' ± 1° Decimal Degrees 0.00° ± 1° mm 0.00 ± Degrees and minutes 0°00' ± 18' Decimal Degrees 0.00° ± 0.30° Front Wheel Alignment (at curb weight) - 4WD and 2WD vehicles with increased ride height Description Nominal and Tolerance Range RHD LHD Caster angle (right-hand side) Degrees and minutes 2°34' ± 1° 3°04' ± 1° Decimal Degrees 2.57° ± 1° 3.07° ± 1° Caster angle (left-hand side) Degrees and minutes 3°04' ± 1° 2°34' ± 1° Decimal Degrees 3.07° ± 1° 2.57° ± 1° Camber angle Degrees and minutes 0°00' ± 1° Decimal Degrees 0.00° ± 1° mm 0.00 ± Degrees and minutes 0°00' ± 18' Decimal Degrees 0.00° ± 0.3° Total Toe 2011.50 Ranger G1501476en 204-00-3 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-3 GENERAL PROCEDURES Camber and Caster Adjustment NOTE: Make sure that the tire pressures are to specification and that the vehicle is unladen If not within the specification, adjust the front wheel alignment again Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front caster and camber Loosen the upper arm nut Loosen the lower arm bolt(s) and adjust the caster and camber settings according to manufacturer's instructions NOTE: Make sure that the weight of the vehicle is on the wheels and that the caster and camber settings are not disturbed while tightening the bolt(s) After adjustment, tighten the upper arm shaft bolt and lower arm bolts to the specified torque Tightening torque of upper arm bolt : 86 Nm Tightening torque of Lower arm bolt : 270 Nm Confirm the front wheel alignment as in the specification 2011.50 Ranger G1281406en 204-00-4 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-4 GENERAL PROCEDURES Front Toe Adjustment(14 117 3) General Equipment Wheel alignment system Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts • 73 Nm NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface NOTE: Make sure that the tire pressures are to specification and that the vehicle is unladen CAUTION: Make sure that the steering wheel lock is engaged NOTE: Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end Turn the tie rods by the same amount in the opposite direction NOTE: One turn of the tie rod (both sides) changes the toe-in by about approx 30 mm (1.18 in) NOTE: The left and right tie rods are both right threaded To increase the toe-in, turn the right tie rod toward the front of the vehicle and the left tie rod equally toward the rear 2011.50 Ranger G1269096en