Camber and Caster Adjustment - F-250, F-350 4x4 and F-450, F-550

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Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Camber and Caster Adjustment - F-250, F-350 4X4 And F-450, F-550 Special Tool

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Raise and support the vehicle; Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the front wheel; Refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Check and note the amount of camber in the current camber adjuster sleeve.
Select a new camber adjuster sleeve.
- The camber change required to obtain the optimum settings must be added or subtracted from the amount of camber in the old or production camber adjuster sleeve.
- Use this example as a guide. If the LH wheel camber must be reduced 1 degree and the existing camber adjuster sleeve has a +0.5 degree of camber, select the -0.5 degree camber adjuster sleeve.
Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut. Discard the cotter pin.

Fig 2: Removing Cotter Pin And Castellated Nut
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Install the nut.

Fig 3: Installing Nut
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Loosen the nut to the end of the lower ball joint stud.

Fig 4: Loosening Nut To End Of Lower Ball Joint Stud
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CAUTION: Use care not to damage the brake and vacuum lines when striking the spindle.

Separate the spindle from the axle.
Remove the nut.

Fig 5: Removing Nut
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Remove the camber adjuster sleeve.
- Use the Steering Arm Remover.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Camber Adjuster Sleeve
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Install the new camber adjuster sleeve.

Fig 7: Installing Camber Adjuster Sleeve
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Remove the nut.

Fig 8: Removing Nut
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Install the nut and tighten to initial torque.
- Apply Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G315-A5 (Type II).
  
  Fig 9: Installing Nut
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Install the castellated nut and a new cotter pin.

Fig 10: Installing Castellated Nut
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Tighten the nut to final torque.

Fig 11: Tightening Nut To Final Torque
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Install the front wheel; Refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Raise and support the vehicle; Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Recheck the camber measurement. Readjust as necessary.