Front Axle Camber, Checking And Adjusting

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Camber cannot be adjusted.

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

-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

NOTE:

The tunnel crossmember must be loosened before adjusting the camber, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT -item 10- for 0BW, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT -item 10- for 0BK, and refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT -item 9- for 0B6

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 bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Shield

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-- 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.

Fig 2: Identifying Subframe & Bolts

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NOTE:

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.

Fig 3: Push In Center Of Subframe Near Lower Control Arm Between Subframe And Body Longitudinal Member

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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.

WARNING:

Do not damage any parts!

Axle alignment specified values, refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .

-- Tighten the bolts -2- and -3- to the specifications.

Fig 4: Identifying Subframe & Bolts

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-- Install the new bolts -1- and -4- one after another and tighten, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD .

-- Install the new bolts -2- and -3- one after another and tighten, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD .

-- Install the new bolts -8- and -5- one after another and tighten, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD .

-- Install the new bolts -7- and -6- one after another and tighten, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD .

-- Tighten the tunnel crossmember, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT for 0BW, OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT for 0BK, and OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT for 0B6 .

-- 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 OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, CROSSBRACE, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND SUBFRAME SHIELD .

-- Install the noise insulation, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

CAUTION:

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