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Control Valve Adjustment (1972-73)

  1. Adjustment should be performed with full fuel tank. Raise curb-weight vehicle on platform hoist and support front and rear suspension. Detach link assembly from rear upper control arm.
  2. Manually operate lever until only residual pressure is left in air sleeve shocks. Loosen adjusting nut on valve assembly lever arm. Adjust lever arm such that link assembly will require 1/16" downward movement, on 1972 models, or 1/4" downward movement, on 1973 models, to enter hole in upper control arm.
  3. Retighten adjusting nut to 70-80 INCH lbs. Attach link to upper arm and perform System Functional Test, as previously described. Readjust plastic block, if necessary.
    Fig 1: Height Control Valve Installation
    G09347737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.