Camber and Caster Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not remove the stabilizer bar brackets until the stabilizer links have been disconnected or damage to the stabilizer bar links may occur.

NOTE: To allow for adjustment of the lower arm in the frame slots, the lower arm bolts and nuts must be removed and discarded. They are replaced with cam bolt kit 3C333. The vehicle should be supported by the frame to ease movement of the lower arm in the slot.

Using alignment equipment and the manufacturers instructions, measure the front caster and camber.
- Refer to Alignment Specifications in the Specifications portion of this section for optimal alignment settings.
- If the caster and camber values are not within specification, go to the next step.
Remove and discard the lower arm front and rear nuts and bolts.

Fig 1: Locating Lower Arm Nuts And Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not hold the stabilizer link boot with any tool as damage to the boot will occur.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Lower Nuts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nuts.
Remove the 4 stabilizer bar bracket nuts, 2 stabilizer bar brackets and position the stabilizer bar aside.
- Discard the nuts.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Stabilizer Bar Bracket Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the stabilizer bar bracket bolts and plate assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts
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Install the front cam bolt kit and loosely install the nut.

Fig 5: Locating Front Cam Bolt Kit And Nut
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Install the rear cam bolt kit and loosely install the nut.

Fig 6: Locating Rear Cam Bolt Kit And Nut
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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	-

With the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheel and tire assemblies, hold the front cam bolt and tighten the nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).

Fig 7: Locating Front Cam Bolt
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With the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheel and tire assemblies, hold the rear cam bolt and tighten the nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).

Fig 8: Locating Rear Cam Bolt
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Install the 2 stabilizer bar bracket bolts and plate assembly.

Fig 9: Locating Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts
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Position the stabilizer bar, install the 2 stabilizer bar brackets and the 4 new stabilizer bar bracket nuts.
- Tighten the nuts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 10: Locating Stabilizer Bar Bracket Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not hold the stabilizer link boot with any tool as damage to the boot will occur.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while installing the nuts.

Install the 2 new stabilizer bar link lower nuts.
- Tighten the nuts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 11: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Lower Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to TOE ADJUSTMENT - FRONT .