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Camber and Caster Adjustment

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    Camber 

    WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
    2. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  2. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the camber and caster settings.
    3. NOTE: Camber adjustment can effect caster and toe settings.
    Fig 1: Removing And Discard Cam Bolt Retainer Flag
    G04582702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If necessary, remove and discard the cam bolt retainer flag.
  4. Loosen the cam bolt nut.
    Fig 2: Locating Cam Bolt Nut
    G04582703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the cam bolt to adjust camber.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cam Bolt To Adjust Camber
    G04582704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. While holding the cam bolt, tighten the nut to 238 Nm (176 lb-ft).
    Fig 4: Identifying Holding Cam Bolt
    G04582705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Recheck the camber, caster, toe and adjust as needed.

    8. Caster 

    NOTE: Caster adjustment can effect camber and toe settings.
    NOTE: The LH caster bushing may have a centering washer that needs to be removed and discarded prior to adjustment.
  8. Loosen the bushing retaining nut and move the lower arm inward to decrease the caster and outward to increase the caster.
    • Snug the retaining nut.
      Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Nut
      G04582706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Recheck the camber, caster and toe and adjust as needed.
    10. NOTE: Do not tighten the bushing retaining nut until the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.
  10. While holding the lower arm, tighten the bushing retaining nut.
    • For vehicles with cast aluminum arm, tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
    • For vehicles with stamped steel arm, tighten to 175 Nm (128 lb-ft).
  11. Recheck the camber, caster, toe and adjust as needed.
    12. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  12. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
  13. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the ON position.
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