Adjusting the camber angle, front
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Conditions
The camber angle is adjusted by moving the stub axle at the upper hole in the spring strut outwards or inwards depending on the value measured.
If the stub axle is centered in the spring strut, the degree of adjustment is 0.5°.
Adjustment
Raise the front end.
Remove
- the instrument
- the wheel.
Replace the screws and nuts securing the spring strut to the stub axle. Tighten to light contact.
Press the stub axle in or out to the maximum, depending on the value measured in relation to the spring strut.
Tighten the screws according to Tightening torque .
Install
- the wheel. See Installing wheels .
- the instrument and make a new adjustment according to the instructions.
Lower the car on the turn table. Rock the car a few times. Check the values.