Front axle camber, checking and adjusting if necessary

Camber cannot be adjusted.

By moving subframe, it is possible to center camber evenly within the specified/tolerance range.

In some cases it may be necessary to elevate the engine with an engine support to relieve some tension and weight from the subframe in order to move it.

• Remove sound insulation.

Convertible only 

• Remove front diagonal brace → Diagonal braces .

Continued for all vehicles 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Camber Hex Bolts

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• Loosen hex head bolt - 1  - , - 2  - , - 3  - , - 4  - , - 5  - , - 6  - , - 7  - and - 8  -.

Fig 2: Moving Subframe With Plastic Coated Pry Bar

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• Using a plastic-coated tire iron, slide subframe in corresponding location.

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

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

Specifications for wheel alignment → Specifications for wheel alignment .

Fig 3: Identifying Front Axle Camber Hex Bolts

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• Install new hex head bolts - 7  - and - 8  - and tighten.
• Install new hex head bolts - 5  - and - 6  - and tighten.
• Install new hex head bolts - 1  - , - 2  - , - 3  - and - 4  - and tighten.

Convertible only 

• Install front diagonal brace → Diagonal braces .

Continued for all vehicles 

• Install noise insulation. →
  • 50 BODY, FRONT
  • 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET