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Camber And Caster

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  1. Measure camber and caster of both the right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to specification.

    Camber: Refer to  "WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*1) ".

    NOTE: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.
  2. If outside of the specified value, adjust camber and caster using the adjusting bolts in the front lower link.
    CAUTION: After adjusting the camber then check the toe-in.
    NOTE: Camber changes about 3' (0.05°) with each graduation of one adjusting bolt. Refer to table below for examples of lower link adjusting bolt effect on camber and caster.
    Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Bolts And RH Lower Link
    G04899145Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Rear adjusting bolt 1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 0 1 In 1 Out
    Front adjusting bolt 1 Out 1 In 1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 0
    Camber Degree minute (Decimal degree) 0 (0) 0 (0) 7' (0.12°) - 7' (-0.12°) 3' (0.05°) - 3' (-0.05°) 3' (0.05°) - 3' (-0.05°)
    Caster Degree minute (Decimal degree) - 12' (-0.20°) 12' (0.20°) 0 (0) 0 (0) 6' (0.10°) - 6' (-0.10°) - 6' (-0.10°) 6' (0.10°)
  3. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
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