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 OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
-- Loosen the lower front longitudinal member. Refer to LOWER LONGITUDINAL MEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
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.
-- 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-.
-- 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.
- Axle alignment specified values. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED 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 .
Premature wear due to incorrect axle alignment.
- Only perform the axle alignment if the vehicle is at standard vehicle height.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME
- Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
- Lower longitudinal member. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .