Front Camber and Caster Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Fig 1: Installing Washers And Nuts

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Remove the nuts and the shims.
- Discard the nuts and shims.
- Install new washers (W-705040-S900) and nuts and snug the nuts.

To adjust the caster and camber, refer to the following chart.

Make adjustments that require moving the front and the rear of the upper arm equally.

CASTER AND CAMBER ADJUSTMENT CHART

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	-

Tighten the nuts.

Fig 2: Tightening Nuts
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NOTE: A caster split adjustment can be made by turning an adjustment bolt located on the RF lower arm rearward frame mounting.

Fig 3: Adjusting Bolt Clockwise To Decrease RH Caster Or Counterclockwise To Increase RH Caster

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Loosen the nuts and adjust the bolt clockwise to decrease the RH caster or counterclockwise to increase the RH caster.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe.