Ford 2002 Bantam - B2: Check the Wheel Alignment; Pinpoint Test C: Tracks Incorrectly; C1: Check the Caster Angle; C2: Check the Rear Suspension

204-00-11 Suspension — General Information 204-00-11
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (CONTINUED)
E1049 EN 06/2001 2002 Bantam
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B2: CHECK THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1 Check the wheel alignment.
• Is the steering wheel centered and the
alignment within specification.
 Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test C.
 No
ADJUST the alignment as necessary. TEST
the system for normal operation.
PINPOINT TEST C: TRACKS INCORRECTLY
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
C1: CHECK THE CASTER ANGLE
1 Check the caster angle.
• Is the caster angle within specification?
 Yes
GO TO C2
 No
CHECK all suspension components for
wear or damage. INSTALL new or REPAIR
worn or damaged components as neces-
sary. REFER to Section 204-01. (front).
TEST the system for normal operation.
C2: CHECK THE REAR SUSPENSION
1 Measure the vehicle wheelbase left-hand and
right-hand.
- Compare the measurements.
• Are the measurements the same?
 Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test D.
 No
INSPECT the rear suspension components
for wear or damage. INSTALL new or
REPAIR worn or damaged components as
necessary. REFER to Section 204-02.
TEST the system for normal operation.