Front Camber and Caster Adjustment
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Adjustment
NOTE:
Camber Adjustment
- Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the camber settings.
- Refer to: Cowl Panel .
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NOTE: The crossbrace must be removed to gain access to the strut rod nut.
On both sides.
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NOTE: The strut upper bolts must be temporarily installed prior to loosening the strut rod nut.
On both sides.
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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)
- On both sides.
- On both sides.
Torque:
1: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
2: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
- Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
- Refer to: Cowl Panel .
Adjustment
NOTE:
Cross Camber Adjustment
- Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the camber settings.
- If equipped.
- Loosen:1: 720-1080 °
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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.
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- Torque:
Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)
Stage 2: 180 °
- Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
- Torque:
- Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .
Adjustment
NOTE:
Cross Caster Adjustment
- Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the caster settings.
- If equipped.
- Loosen:1: 720-1080 °
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NOTE: Shifting the subframe forward increases the caster. Shifting the subframe rearward decreases the caster.
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- Torque:
Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)
Stage 2: 180 °
- Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
- Torque:
- Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .