Need Technical Service Bulletin 961013 Ford Aerostar

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Article No.

96-10-13

05/06/96

WHEELHOUSE - LEFT REAR TIRE RUBS ON WHEELHOUSE INNER PANEL IN JOUNCE POSITION AND/OR UNDER HEAVY LOADS OR RIGHT TURNS TIRES - LEFT REAR TIRE RUBS ON WHEELHOUSE INNER PANEL JOUNCE POSITION AND/OR UNDER HEAVY LOADS OR RIGHT TURNS NOISE - "RUBBING" SOUND - LEFT REAR TIRE RUBS ON WHEELHOUSE INNER PANEL IN JOUNCE POSITION AND/OR UNDER HEAVY LOADS OR RIGHT TURNS LIGHT TRUCK:

1992-95 AEROSTAR

ISSUE: The left rear tire may rub on the inner wheelhouse in jounce position under heavy loads or during hard right turns. This may be caused by a body bracket that is mislocated to the right.

ACTION: Shift the axle assembly to the left by replacing the axle upper control arm bayonnet inner bushing with a shorter one and adding a spacer washer to maintain bushing preload. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Raise the vehicle and position two (2) jack stands under the rear axle.
2. Remove the two (2) bolts and one (1) nut that attach the rear upper control arm to the body and axle. Refer to the 1993 Aerostar Service Manual, Page 04-02-10 for details.
3. Slide the washer, bushing and spacer oft the end of the left side upper control arm.
4. Inspect the bushing and spacer for wear and replace if necessary.
5. Remove the upper control arm and replace the inner bushing with the new shorter bushing (F69Z-5K752-AA) using the same orientation as the previous bushing.
6. Reinstall the upper control arm into the axle and body brackets.

1. On the left side upper body mount, install the spacer, original bushing, additional "spacer" washer (F69Z-5A349-AA), original washer and nut in that order. Torque nut to 103 +/-15.5 N.m (76 +/-11.4 lb-ft). Refer to Figure 1.

1. Make sure the spacer is installed properly and that the added "spacer" washer is centered on the shaft and not hung up on bayonnet shoulder.
2. Reassemble the vehicle and torque all bolts and nuts to the specifications listed in the 1993 Aerostar Service Manual, Section

04-02.

1. Check steering wheel clear vision and adjust if necessary.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F69Z-5A349-AA Washer F69Z-5K752-AA Bushing

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

961013A Replace Bushing And Add 0.8 Hr. Spacer

961013B Check And Adjust Steering 1.0 Hr. Wheel Clear Vision

DEALER CODING CONDITION BASIC PART NO. CODE

5554 79

OASIS CODES: 304000, 306000, 509000, 702000, 702200