Camber & Caster Adjustment - 4X4

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the nuts and alignment plates.

Fig 1: Removing Nuts & Alignment Plates
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Install the cams and the nuts.

Fig 2: Installing Cams & Nuts
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NOTE: A pry bar can be used between the front suspension arm bushing joint and the frame pocket to aid in moving the arm.

Fig 3: Increasing LF Caster & Camber

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To increase the LF caster and camber, use the following steps.
1. To increase caster, move the front of the front suspension arm bushing joint outboard and move the rear of the front suspension arm bushing joint inboard.
2. To increase camber, move the front suspension arm bushing joint outboard equally.
To decrease the LF caster and camber, use the following steps.
1. To decrease caster, move the front of the front suspension arm bushing joint inboard and move the rear of the front suspension arm bushing joint outboard.
2. To decrease camber, move the front suspension arm bushing joint inboard equally.
Fig 4: Decreasing LF Caster & Camber
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Tighten the nuts.

Fig 5: Tightening Nuts
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NOTE: A pry bar can be used between the front suspension arm bushing joint (3084) and the frame pocket to aid in moving the arm.

Fig 6: Increasing RF Caster & Camber

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To increase RF caster and camber, use the following steps.
1. To increase caster, move the front of the front suspension arm bushing joint outboard and move the rear of the front suspension arm bushing joint inboard.
2. To increase camber, move the front suspension arm bushing joint outboard equally.
To decrease the RF caster and camber, use the following steps.
1. To decrease caster, move the front of the front suspension arm bushing joint inboard and move the rear of the front suspension arm bushing joint outboard.
2. To decrease camber, move the front suspension arm bushing joint inboard equally.
Fig 7: Decreasing RF Caster & Camber
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Increase the caster split.
1. Loosen the nuts.
2. Adjust the caster set bolts forward.
Fig 8: Increasing Caster Split
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Decrease the caster split.
1. Loosen the nuts.
2. Adjust the caster set bolts rearward.
Fig 9: Decreasing Caster Split
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Tighten the nuts.

Fig 10: Tightening Nuts
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