Steering/Suspension - Vehicle Drifts/Pulls To The Right
TSB 10-24-812/16/10
DRIFT/PULL TO THE RIGHT
FORD:
2011 Edge
LINCOLN:
2011 MKX
ISSUE
Some 2011 Edge and MKX vehicles may exhibit a drift/pull right concern even though the tire pressures and wheel alignment settings are within specifications.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Partially raise vehicle.
2. Spin all wheels and inspect for brake drag.
a. If brake drag is present, do not continue with this article. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-05, for normal diagnostics.
b. If no brake drag is present, proceed to Step 3.
3. Swap front tires and wheels from side to side (LF to RF) and retest for a drift/pull to the right.
a. If the concern is resolved, return vehicle to customer.
b. If the concern is still present, proceed to Step 4.
4. Record wheel alignment settings to establish a baseline.
5. Remove the RH splash shield. Refer to WSM, Section 501-02.
6. Remove three (3) pushpin fasteners, seven (7) screws and the front splash shield.
7. Using a wax pencil, mark the position of the front subframe to the underbody at each of the mounting nut locations.
8. Remove the subframe mounting nuts, one at a time, and replace with new nuts leaving 2 threads exposed to allow for subframe movement.
a. Negative cross caster and positive cross camber will reduce vehicle drift right. Increasing negative cross caster is preferred over positive cross camber.
9. Increase negative cross caster to achieve a minimum of -0.5 degrees, not to exceed -1.2 degrees cross caster. Increase positive cross camber to achieve a minimum of +0.6 degrees, not to exceed +1.2 degrees cross camber. Right hand camber not to exceed -1.2 degrees.
a. To increase negative cross caster, rotate the subframe clockwise, as viewed from the bottom of the car, taking note of the left front subframe bushing and the right rear subframe bushing. For every 1 mm (1/32") of lateral movement outboard of both the left front and right rear subframe bushings, cross caster will increase by approximately 0.25 degrees.
b. To increase positive cross camber, slide the subframe to the right (passenger side). For every 1 mm (1/32") of lateral movement, cross camber will increase approximately 0.15 degrees.
10. Torque subframe mounting nuts to 133 N.m (98 lb-ft).
11. Reset front toe to specifications. Refer to WSM, Section 204-00.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
102408A 2011 Edge, MKX: Inspect 0.5 Hr.
For Brake Drag, Rotate
Front Tires From Side To
Side, And Road Test
Concern Is Resolved (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
102408B 2011 Edge, MKX: Inspect 2.6 Hrs.
For Brake Drag, Rotate
Front Tires From Side To
Side, Road Test Concern
Not Resolved, Adjust Front
Sub Frame, And Perform
Front End Alignment (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5C145 W6
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