Front Caster and Camber Adjustment (4WD)

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Fig 1: Adjusting Front Caster & Camber (4WD)

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Important: Before adjusting the caster angle and camber angle, raise and release the front bumper. Do this twice in order to allow the vehicle to return to a normal height. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .

Use the cams on the upper control arm frame attaching bolts to adjust the caster and the camber.
To adjust the caster and the camber, loosen the upper control arm-to-frame attaching nuts. Rotate the cam by rotating the bolt head.
- Caster- To increase positive caster, move the front cam lobe inboard and move the rear cam lobe outboard.
- Camber- To increase positive camber, move the front and the rear cam lobes inboard.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Tighten the nuts after you select the proper cam position.
Tighten
1. Tighten the nuts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).