Camber and Caster Adjustment: Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The upper arm-to-frame mounting bolts have set shims that must be replaced with washers (W-705040-S426) to allow for adjustment of the arm in the frame slot. The vehicle should be supported by the lower arm to ease movement of the upper arm in the slot.

Remove the nuts and the shims.
- Discard the nuts and shims.
- Install new washers (W-705040-S426) and nuts and snug the nuts.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Upper Arm-To-Frame Mounting Nuts And Shims
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To adjust the caster and camber, refer to the following CASTER AND CAMBER ADJUSTMENT .

Make adjustments that require moving the front and the rear of the upper arm equally.

CASTER AND CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment	Front of Upper Arm	Rear of Upper Arm
Increase caster	Out	In
Decrease caster	In	Out
Increase camber	Out	Out
Decrease camber	In	In
Increase caster and camber simultaneously	Out	-
Decrease caster and camber simultaneously	In	-

Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Installing Front And Rear Of Upper Arm Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: A caster split adjustment can be made by turning an adjustment bolt located on the RF lower arm rearward frame mounting.

Fig 3: Locating Nuts And Adjusting Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Loosen the nuts and adjust the bolt clockwise to decrease the RH caster or counterclockwise to increase the RH caster. Once adjusted, tighten the nuts to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to TOE ADJUSTMENT .