Camber and Caster Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with hex head bolts in the lower control arm, new cam bolts and lock nuts must be installed before adjusting the cast and camber.

NOTE: The camber and caster adjustment for the LH side is shown. The procedure for adjusting the RH side is similar.

Vehicles without camber and caster adjustment cam bolts

Remove the splash shield.
- Remove the two splash shield bolts and a pushpin.
Fig 1: Locating Deflector/Splash Shield
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Remove the steering gear. Discard the lock nuts and steering gear bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
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Raise and support the front end and the No. 2 crossmember.
- Position two 4 in. x 4 in. pieces of wood between the No. 2 crossmember and the lifting device.
Fig 3: Positioning Two 4 In. X 4 In. Pieces Of Wood Between No. 2 Crossmember And Lifting Device
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Remove and discard the front caster hex head bolt and nut.

Fig 4: Removing Front Caster Hex Head Bolt And Nut
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Loosely, install the caster adjustment cam bolt and a new lock nut.
- The bolt must be installed from the rear as shown.
- Install the bolt with the cam lobe down.
- The cam must be seated between the cam guides on the No. 1 crossmember.
Fig 5: Locating Caster Adjustment Cam Bolt And Lock Nut
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Position the steering gear aside.
Remove and discard the rear camber hex head bolt and nut.
- Remove the I-brace bracket, if equipped.
Fig 6: Identifying Rear Camber Hex Head Bolt & Nut
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Loosely, install the camber adjustment cam bolt, a new lock nut and the I-brace bracket (if equipped).
- The bolt must be installed from the rear as shown.
- Install the bolt with the cam lobe down.
- The cam must be seated in the groove in the No. 2 crossmember.
Fig 7: Identifying Rear Camber Hex Head Bolt & Nut
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Lower the front end.
Install the steering gear, with new bolts and new lock nuts.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Installing Steering Gear, With Bolts And Lock Nuts
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All vehicles
Measure the wheel alignment values.

Vehicles requiring caster adjustment

Rotate the caster adjustment cam bolt (front) to adjust the caster.

Fig 9: Adjusting Caster
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Recheck the alignment settings. Readjust as necessary.

Vehicles requiring camber adjustment

Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt (rear) to adjust the camber.

Fig 10: Adjusting Camber
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Repeat the above camber adjustment steps until the correct camber measurements are achieved.

All vehicles

CAUTION: Do not tighten until the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

Fig 11: Tightening Caster Adjustment Cam Nut

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Tighten the caster adjustment cam nut.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

CAUTION: Do not tighten until the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

Fig 12: Tightening Camber Adjustment Cam Nut

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Tighten the camber adjustment cam nut.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
Install the splash shield, one pushpin, and two bolts.

Fig 13: Locating Deflector/Splash Shield
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Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe.