Brake Load Sensor Proportioning Valve Adjustment - Four Door Sedan

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure that the fuel tank is at least 3/4 full.

Raise the vehicle on a suitable lift so that the vehicle is at curb height and wheels are on a flat surface.

NOTE: Do not change the position of the upper nut on the valve operating rod.

Fig 1: Loosening Valve Adjuster Sleeve Set Screw

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Loosen the valve adjuster sleeve set screw.
Cut a piece of 3/8-inch OD x 1/4-inch ID rubber vacuum hose 16.3 mm (0.65 in) in length and slice it lengthwise.
Install the hose on the valve operating rod.

Fig 2: Installing Hose On Valve Operating Rod
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure that the valve adjuster sleeve is sliding freely and is resting on the lower mounting bracket.

Fig 3: Tightening Valve Adjuster Sleeve Set Screw

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tighten the valve adjuster sleeve set screw.
Lower the vehicle.