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Camber and Caster Adjustment

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    NOTE: The upper arm-to-frame mounting bolts have set shims that must be replaced with washers (W-705040-S900) 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.
  1. Remove the nuts and the shims.
    • Discard the nuts and shims.
      Fig 1: Removing Upper Arm-To-Frame Nuts And Shims
      G03272090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install new washers (W-705040-S900) and nuts and snug the nuts.
  3. To adjust the caster and camber refer to the following chart.
    • Adjustments that require moving the front and the rear of the upper arm should be made equally.
      ADJUSTMENTS SPECIFICATION

      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 -
  4. Tighten the nuts.
  5. Check and if necessary adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to TOE ADJUSTMENT .
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