Brake Load Sensor Proportioning Valve Adjustment

WARNING: The brake load sensor proportioning valve adjustment must be carried out with the vehicle in the correct ride height condition. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE: The vehicle should be in an unladen condition.

NOTE: The brake load sensor proportioning valve adjustment should be carried out when the vehicle weight is on the road wheels.

Using additional weight, set the vehicle to the correct ride height. Refer to the table below.

WARNING: The additional weight must be positioned centrally over the rear axle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE: Use additional weight to set the vehicle to the correct ride height.

FUEL TANK LEVEL ADDITIONAL WEIGHT

Fuel Tank Level	Additional Weight Required
Fuel Tank Level	kg	lb
Empty	40	88
1/4 Full	30	66
1/2 Full	20	44
3/4 Full	10	22

Loosen the brake load sensor proportioning valve lever retaining nut and valve spring setting bar screw.
1. Loosen the nut.
2. Loosen the screw.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Brake Load Sensor Proportioning Valve Lever Retaining Nut And Screw
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

WARNING: Incorrect adjustment of the brake load sensor proportioning valve spring setting bar will result in inefficient braking. The brake load sensor proportioning valve lever must be set in the correct position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE: Position the brake load sensor proportioning valve lever on the stabilizer bar so that the valve spring setting bar is central in relation to the setting bar screw.

Set the brake load sensor proportioning valve lever.
1. Position the lever.
2. Tighten the retaining nut.
  - Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Load Sensor Proportioning Valve Lever And Retaining Nut
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Set the brake load sensor proportioning valve spring setting bar to the correct position.
WARNING: Incorrect adjustment of the brake load sensor proportioning valve spring setting bar will result in inefficient braking. The brake load sensor proportioning valve spring setting bar must be set in the correct position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE: Measure the dimension between the lower end brake load sensor proportioning valve spring hook and the groove on the valve spring setting bar.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Load Sensor Proportioning Valve Spring Dimension
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the brake load sensor proportioning valve spring setting bar screw. Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
WARNING: Incorrect adjustment of the brake load sensor proportioning valve spring setting bar will result in inefficient braking. The brake load sensor proportioning valve spring setting bar must be set in the correct position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: While tightening the brake load sensor proportioning valve spring setting bar screw, make sure that the setting bar does not move.

Fig 4: Locating Brake Load Sensor Proportioning Valve Spring Setting Bar Screw
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the additional weight, if necessary.