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When setting rear wheel geometry, camber will be affected by toe-in adjustment and vice versa. It is important to follow the instructions carefully during alignment.

Fig 1: Locating Toe-In And Camber Adjusting Bolt
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  1. Adjust toe-in by rotating the off-centre screw located in the toe-in link mounting in the subframe.
  2. Adjust camber by rotating the off-centre screw located in the lower suspension arm mounting in the subframe.

When adjusting rear wheel geometry, remove approximately half of the total error from the side with the most incorrect angle. Then adjust the other angle by approximately half the total error.

Adjust the first angle error by half and so on until both settings are correct.

Tightening torque 75 Nm +60° (55 lbf ft +60°) Hold the bolt and tighten the nut.