Front Axle Camber, Checking And Adjusting
Camber Cannot Be Adjusted.
Camber Can Be Centered Evenly Within Specified Tolerance Range By Shifting Subframe.
-- Remove Noise Insulation. Refer To NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Loosen The Threaded Connectors On The Diagonal Braces, If Equipped. Refer To DIAGONAL BRACE, CABRIOLET .
The Tunnel Crossmember Must Be Loosened Before Adjusting The Camber. Refer To TUNNEL CROSSMEMBER [0B2 COUPE] / TUNNEL CROSSMEMBER [0B4 AWD COUPE] or TUNNEL CROSSMEMBER - AUTOMATIC .
The Tunnel Crossmember Must Be Loosened To Prevent The Transmission Mount From Being Stressed.
Depending On The Engine Version, The Subframe Shield Must Be Loosened In Order To Be Able To Mount The Plastic Coated Tire Iron For Moving The Subframe.
-- Remove The Screws -arrows-.
-- Move The Subframe Shield -1- To The Side.
-- Loosen The Bolts -1- Through -8-.
Depending On The Engine Version, The Following Steps Are Necessary To Loosen The Bolt -1-.
- Remove The Right Protective Joint Boot, If Applicable.
- Remove One Wheel Housing Liner Clip.
- Tilt The Wheel Housing Liner To The Side Slightly.
If The Subframe Is Moved, The Front Of The Vehicle Must Be Lifted At The Jack Points Using An Axle Lift.
-- Using A Plastic-Coated Tire Iron, Slide The Subframe With The Engine Mount And Stabilizer Bar In The Appropriate Location.
Push In The Center Of The Subframe Near The Lower Control Arm Between The Subframe And The Body Longitudinal Member.
If You Do Not Have A Plastic-Coated Tire Iron, Wrap A Standard Tire Iron In Adhesive Tape.
-- The Vehicle Must Be Bounced Several Times At The Front Axle Before Checking The Camber Values.
Do Not Damage Any Parts!
Wheel Alignment Specified Values, Refer To WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .
-- Tighten the bolts -2- and -3- to the specifications.
-- Install the new bolts -1- and -4- one after another and tighten. Refer to SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR AND COUPLING ROD OVERVIEW, THROUGH 08.2007 .
-- Install the new bolts -2- and -3- one after another and tighten. Refer to SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR AND COUPLING ROD OVERVIEW, THROUGH 08.2007 .
-- Install the new bolts -8- and -5- one after another and tighten. Refer to SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR AND COUPLING ROD OVERVIEW, THROUGH 08.2007 .
-- Install the new bolts -7- and -6- one after another and tighten. Refer to SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR AND COUPLING ROD OVERVIEW, THROUGH 08.2007 .
-- Tighten The Tunnel Crossmember. Refer to TUNNEL CROSSMEMBER [0B2 COUPE] / TUNNEL CROSSMEMBER [0B4 AWD COUPE] or TUNNEL CROSSMEMBER - AUTOMATIC .
-- Check Camber Value Once More. Refer To WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .
-- Install The Right Protective Joint Boot And The Wheel Housing Fastener, If Removed.
-- Install The Subframe Shield, If It Was Removed. Tightening Specifications, Refer To SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, DIAGONAL BRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD OVERVIEW, FROM 09.2007 .
-- Loosen The Threaded Connectors On The Diagonal Braces, If Equipped. Tightening Specifications, Refer To SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, DIAGONAL BRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD OVERVIEW, FROM 09.2007 .
-- Install Noise Insulation. Refer To NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Every Time Camber Is Corrected, Axle Alignment Values Should Be Checked.