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

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

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1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheel; for additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
3. Check and note the amount of camber in the current camber adjuster sleeve.
4. 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.
5. Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut. Discard the cotter pin.
   Fig 2: Removing Cotter Pin And Castellated Nut

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6. Install the nut.
   Fig 3: Installing Nut

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7. 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.
8. Separate the spindle from the axle.
9. Remove the nut.
   Fig 5: Removing Nut

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10. Remove the camber adjuster sleeve.
    • Use the Steering Arm Remover.
      Fig 6: Removing Camber Adjuster Sleeve

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11. Install the new camber adjuster sleeve.
    Fig 7: Installing New Camber Adjuster Sleeve

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12. Remove the nut.
    Fig 8: Removing Nut

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13. Install the nut and tighten to initial torque.
    • Apply Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSKM2G315-A5 (Type II).
      Fig 9: Installing Nut And Tighten To Initial Torque

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14. Install the castellated nut and a new cotter pin.
    Fig 10: Installing Castellated Nut And New Cotter Pin

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15. Tighten the nut to final torque.
    Fig 11: Tightening Nut To Final Torque

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16. Install the front wheel; for additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
17. Raise and support the vehicle.
18. Recheck the camber measurement. Readjust as necessary.