Front Wheel Alignment Adjusting Procedure: Caster

1. Loosen the pivot adjuster mounting nuts under the compliance pivot and adjust the cam position so that the right and left graduations on the adjusting cam are in contact with the groove walls.
2. Measure and record the readings for the camber and toe according to the alignment equipment manufacture's instructions.
NOTE: One graduation on the camber adjusting cam equals approximately 10 degrees of camber change. One full turn of the tie rod equals approximately 8 mm.
3. Adjust the camber and toe at the same time on one side of the vehicle. Repeat for the other side of the vehicle.
4. Measure the caster according to the alignment equipment manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: One graduation on the caster adjusting cam equals approximately 10 degrees of caster change.
5. Adjust the caster.
6. Measure the readings for camber and toe.
7. Readjust the camber and toe to the specifications.

Fig 1: Caster Adjusting Points

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