Caster Adjustment
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1988 Cadillac Eldorado, 1988 Buick Riviera, 1988 Buick Reatta, and 1987 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen, but DO NOT remove, one front outer nut and one inner nut from strut mounting tower. See Fig 1 . Remove remaining nut and washer from strut mounting tower. Raise vehicle until outer strut stud has cleared hole.
- Using an 11/32" drill bit, drill one hole in front and one behind outer strut hole. File excess material from between holes to create an elongated slot. Lower vehicle to install strut into tower. Adjust caster to specification. Tighten nuts to 17 ft. lbs. (24 N.m).