Front Camber and Caster Adjustment

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Transmission Jack
Wheel Alignment System

Adjustment

Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the camber settings. Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
On both sides.
1. Remove the strut upper bolts.
2. Remove the windshield wiper mounting bolt.
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Remove the cowl extension to cowl panel mounting nuts.

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NOTE: The strut upper bolts must be temporarily installed prior to loosening the strut rod nut.

Install the strut upper bolts prior to loosening the strut rod nut.

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NOTE: By loosening the strut rod nut and either pushing the strut inboard or pulling it outboard the camber can be adjusted by approximately 0.25 degrees.
- To make a negative camber adjustment, loosen the strut rod nut and push the strut inboard.
- To make a positive camber adjustment, loosen the strut rod nut and pull the strut outboard.
  Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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Remove the strut upper bolts.

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Install the cowl extension to cowl panel mounting nuts.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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1. On both sides. Install the strut upper bolts.
  Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
2. On both sides. Install the windshield wiper mounting bolt.
  Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Install the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
To make a positive camber adjustment, pull the strut outboard and loosen the wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt with the vehicle supported by the subframe. This allows the strut to sit on the wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt.

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To make a negative camber adjustment, push the strut inboard and loosen the wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt with the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire. This allows the weight of the strut to fully lift up on the wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt.

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If required, adjust the front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .

Adjustment

NOTE: Cross Camber Adjustment

Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the camber settings. Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
Support the subframe with transmission jack. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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1. Loosen the bolts. Loosen: 1: 720-1080 deg.
2. Remove and discard the bolts.
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NOTE: Shifting the subframe towards the passenger side increases the driver side camber and decreases the passenger side camber. Shifting the subframe towards the driver side increases the passenger side camber and decreases the driver side camber.

Adjust the camber by shifting the subframe to LH and RH.

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1. Install the bolts.
  Torque: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)
2. Install the bolts.
  Torque: 2: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm) 1: 180 deg.
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Check and if necessary, adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .

Adjustment

NOTE: Cross Caster Adjustment

Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the camber settings. Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
Support the subframe with transmission jack. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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1. Loosen the bolts. Loosen: 1: 720-1080 deg.
2. Remove and discard the bolts.
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NOTE: Shifting the subframe forward increases the caster. Shifting the subframe rearward decreases the caster.

Adjust the caster by shifting the subframe forward and rearward.

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1. Install the bolts.
  Torque: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)
2. Install the bolts.
  Torque: : 85 lb.ft (115 Nm) : 180 deg.
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Check and if necessary, adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .