Front Axle Camber, Centering

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Camber cannot be adjusted.

Camber can be centered evenly within specified tolerance range by shifting subframe.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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On vehicles with an auxiliary heater, remove the bolts - arrows - connecting the exhaust pipe to the noise insulation.

Fig 2: Front Sound Insulation Fasteners

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Fig 3: Hex Bolts

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Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Mounting/Support Nut

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Fig 5: Sliding Subframe To Suitable Position Using Plastic-Coated Tire Iron

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Press in center of subframe between subframe and body longitudinal member.

If you do not have a plastic-coated tire iron, wrap a standard tire iron in adhesive tape.

CAUTION: Do not damage any parts!

Specified values for wheel alignment → Wheel Alignment Specifications .

Fig 6: Hex Bolts

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Install new hex bolts - 1 - and - 2 - and tighten.
Tighten left and right front transmission mounting/support nut → for 6 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09E ALL WHEEL DRIVE or for 6 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09L ALL WHEEL DRIVE .

CAUTION: Every time camber is corrected, axle alignment values should be checked.