Front Camber and Caster Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the 4 front strut upper mounting bracket nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Front Strut Upper Mounting Bracket Nuts
Push the front strut mounting bracket downward and turn it to the desired position to set the camber and caster. Both camber and caster for the front suspension are adjustable. For addition information, refer to Steps 4 and 5.

NOTE: Notice the position of the strut rod in each position.

Fig 2: Identifying LH Side Camber And Or Caster Adjustment

Use the following table for LH side camber and or caster adjustment.

DIFFERENCE FROM STANDARD POSITION (LH SIDE)

Position	Camber Angle Change	Caster Angle Change
1	Decrease by 0.38 degrees	Decrease by 0.39 degrees
2	Not Affected	Decrease by 0.39 degrees
3	Baseline Reference	Baseline Reference
4	Decrease by 0.38 degrees	Not Affected

NOTE: Notice the position of the strut rod in each position.

Fig 3: Identifying RH Side Camber And Or Caster Adjustment

Use the following table for the RH side camber and or caster adjustment.

DIFFERENCE FROM STANDARD POSITION (RH SIDE)

Position	Camber Angle Change	Caster Angle Change
1	Decrease by 0.38 degrees	Decrease by 0.39 degrees
2	Not Affected	Decrease by 0.39 degrees
3	Baseline Reference	Baseline Reference
4	Decrease by 0.38 degrees	Not Affected

Install the 4 front strut upper mounting bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Front Strut Upper Mounting Bracket Nuts