Camber and Caster Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instruction, measure the caster and camber.

NOTE: New lower arm-to-frame mounting bolts must be installed with cam bolt kits to allow for adjustment of the arm in the frame slot.

NOTE: The rear lower control arm-to-frame bolt must be reversed in order to install the alignment kit to allow access for a torque wrench.

Remove the nuts and bolts from the LH and RH lower control arms at the frame attachments.
- Discard the nuts and bolts.
- Loosen the LH and RH stabilizer bar-to-frame bracket nuts. Support the stabilizer bar.
- Install the cam bolt kit(s) and snug the nut(s).

Fig 1: Locating Stabilizer Bar-To-Frame Bracket Nut

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Adjustments that require moving the front and the rear of the lower arm should be made equally.

Adjustment	Front of Lower Arm	Rear of Lower Arm
Increase caster	In	Out
Decrease caster	Out	In
Increase camber	In	In
Decrease camber	Out	Out
Increase caster and camber simultaneously	In	-
Decrease caster and camber simultaneously	Out	-

Fig 2: Locating Stabilizer Bar-To-Frame Bracket Nut

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

While holding the cam bolt, tighten the nut(s).
Recheck the caster and camber settings and adjust as necessary.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe.
Tighten the LH and RH stabilizer bar-to-frame bracket nuts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Set the final torque to 300 Nm (222 lb-ft) on the nuts only.