Camber and Caster Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Ranger. 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.

Remove the nuts and the shims.
- Discard the nuts and shims.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Nuts And Shims
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install new washers (W-705040-S900) and nuts and snug the nuts.

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	-

Tighten the nuts.

NOTE: For vehicles that require a caster split adjustment only and are equipped with a two-piece RH upper control arm, carry out the following steps.

To decrease the RH caster, loosen the nuts and adjust, moving the ball joint forward.

Fig 2: To Decrease RH Caster, Loosen The Nuts And Adjust, Moving The Ball Joint Forward

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To increase the RH caster, loosen the nuts and adjust, moving the ball joint rearward

Fig 3: To Increase RH Caster, Loosen The Nuts And Adjust, Moving The Ball Joint Reward

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tighten the nuts.

Fig 4: Tightening Upper Control Arm Retaining Nuts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Check and if necessary adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to TOE ADJUSTMENT in this section.