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Front Camber and Caster Adjustment

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Adjustment 

NOTE: Camber Adjustment 
  1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the camber settings.
  2. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
  3. GFD226965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: The crossbrace must be removed to gain access to the strut rod nut.

    On both sides.

    GFD226966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: The strut upper bolts must be temporarily installed prior to loosening the strut rod nut.

    On both sides.

    GFD226967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. 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)

    GFD226968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. On both sides.
    GFD226967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. On both sides.

    Torque:

    1: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    2: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

    GFD226966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
    GFD226965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Refer to: Cowl Panel .

Adjustment 

NOTE: Cross Camber Adjustment 
  1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the camber settings.
  2. If equipped.
    GFD226969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    GFD226970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Loosen:1: 720-1080 °
    GFD226971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. 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.
    GFD226972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Torque:

      Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)

      Stage 2: 180 °

    2. Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
    GFD226973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .

Adjustment 

NOTE: Cross Caster Adjustment 
  1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the caster settings.
  2. If equipped.
    GFD226969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. GFD226970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Loosen:1: 720-1080 °
    GFD226971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Shifting the subframe forward increases the caster. Shifting the subframe rearward decreases the caster.
    GFD226974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Torque:

      Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)

      Stage 2: 180 °

    2. Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
    GFD226973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .