Front Axle Camber, Centering

TIP:

Camber cannot be adjusted.
Camber can be centered evenly within specified tolerance range by shifting subframe.

Procedure

-- Remove the noise insulations. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Loosen the lower front longitudinal member. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .

CAUTION:

Improper handling increases the risk of damaging the threads in the vehicle body.

- Never use an impact wrench to loosen or tighten.

- Position the bolts by hand only and screw in the first threads.

-- Remove the left and right bolts -1, 2 and 3- for the subframe one after the other and replace.

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Install the new bolts all the way by hand.

If the subframe is moved, the front of the vehicle must be lifted at the jack points using an axle lift.

-- Move the subframe with a plastic-coated pry bar into the corresponding position -arrow-.

Fig 2: Push In Center Of Subframe Near Lower Control Arm Between Subframe And Body Longitudinal Member

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-- To do so place the pry bar in the center of the subframe near the control arm between the subframe and the body longitudinal member.

TIP:

If no plastic-coated pry bar is available, wrap a conventional pry bar with adhesive tape.

-- The vehicle must be bounced several times at the front axle before checking the camber values.

-- Tighten the left and right bolts for the subframe diagonally in steps.

-- Then check the camber value again. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .

CAUTION:

Premature wear due to incorrect axle alignment.

- Only perform the axle alignment if the vehicle is at standard vehicle height.

Tightening Specifications