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Camber And Caster Adjustment (G1272970)

CAUTION:
  • Adjustments made to the camber setting will affect the front toe setting. Therefore, the camber and toe may need to be adjusted at the same time.
  • Make sure the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.
NOTE:
  • This procedure must be carried out using a 4-post ramp.
  • The camber and caster adjustment for the left-hand side is shown, the procedure for adjusting the right-hand side is similar.
  • Adjustments to the caster will affect the toe settings. Therefore, the caster and toe may need to be adjusted at the same time to achieve the correct settings.
  1. For wheel alignment information, refer to the suspension specification article. For additional information, Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS 
  2. Check and adjust tire pressures.
  3. Position the vehicle on a 4 post lift.
  4. Check the tie rod ends, suspension joints, wheel bearings and wheels and tires for damage, wear and free play.
    • Adjust or repair any worn, damaged or incorrectly adjusted components.
  5. Release the vehicle parking brake.
  6. For additional information, Refer to: AIR SUSPENSION MANUAL TIGHT TOLERANCE SETTING MODE
  7. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment.
  8. Check the front toe adjustment.
  9. Check the rear toe adjustment.
  10. G11283597Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    To adjust the camber, loosen the rear lower arm lock nuts.

    • Loosen, but do not fully remove the nut.
  11. G11283598Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt.

  12. CAUTION: Make sure the camber adjustment bolt does not rotate while the lock nut is being tightened.
    G11283597Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Tighten the camber adjustment cam bolt nut.

    • Tighten the nut and bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
  13. G11283600Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    To adjust the caster, loosen the front lower arm lock nuts.

    • Loosen, but do not fully remove the nut.
  14. G11283601Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Rotate the caster adjustment cam bolt.

  15. CAUTION: Make sure the caster adjustment bolt does not rotate while the lock nut is being tightened.
    G11283600Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Tighten the caster adjustment cam bolt nut.

    • Tighten the nut and bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
  16. Check the front toe adjustment.
  17. Check the rear toe adjustment.
  18. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment.