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Excursion & F250/350 Super Duty (4WD)

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  1. Measure camber and caster to determine adjustment required. Record specifications for use in selection of camber/caster adjusters. To adjust, raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove upper ball joint castle nut. Reinstall nut, leaving gap between nut and camber adjuster sleeve. Loosen lower ball joint nut. Separate spindle from axle.
  2. Remove upper castle nut. Using suitable puller, remove camber adjuster sleeve. See Fig 1. Install appropriate NEW camber adjuster sleeve. Install castle nut. Apply Threadlock & Sealer (EOAZ-199554-AA) to lower ball joint stud. Tighten lower and upper nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  3. Verify camber change. Adjust as necessary. Adjust toe-in. See TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT .
Fig 1: Adjusting Camber (Excursion & F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD)
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