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Camber Adjustment - Front

NOTE: Before carrying out a camber adjustment, check the tires for the correct pressure. Inspect the tires for incorrect wear or damage. Inspect the front suspension components for wear or damage.
  1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front camber.
  2. Remove the strut upper mount nuts.
    Fig 1: Locating Strut Upper Mount Nuts
    G06064848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Do not rotate the strut mount to any other position than 180 degrees from its original position, the notch (located on top of the strut mount) must either point inward (towards the engine) or outward (towards the fender).
    Fig 2: Locating Strut Upper Mount Nuts
    G06064849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Push the strut mount downward and rotate it 180 degrees. When rotated 180 degrees from the original position, camber changes by 0.5 degrees.
  5. Install the strut upper mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Strut Upper Mount Nuts
      G06064848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Recheck the camber settings and adjust as necessary.