Front Camber Adjustment

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Reach around the tire, using the appropriate extension and socket.

Fig 1: Front Camber Adjustment Procedure (1 Of 4)
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Loosen both strut to knuckle nuts just enough to allow for movement.
If the strut has not been modified previously, perform the following steps before continuing with the wheel alignment:
1. 3.1 Disconnect the strut from the knuckle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
2. 3.2. File the lower hole until the outer flange slot matches the inner flange slot.
3. 3.3. Connect the strut to the knuckle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
  
  Fig 2: Front Camber Adjustment Procedure (2 Of 4)
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Adjust the camber to specification by moving the top of the wheel in or out. Refer to Figure.

Fig 3: Front Camber Adjustment Procedure (3 Of 4)
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the strut to knuckle nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).

Fig 4: Front Camber Adjustment Procedure (4 Of 4)
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