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Front Camber Adjustment

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the strut lower bolt in order to inspect for an oblong strut lower hole (3). If the strut lower hole is oblong, loosen the strut upper bolt in order to allow for camber adjustment.

    If the strut lower hole is NOT oblong, perform the following steps:

    1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
    2. Secure the strut in a vise.
      Fig 1: Front Camber Adjustment
      G01828284Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    3. File the strut lower hole laterally (3) in order to allow for camber adjustment.
    4. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
    5. Install the strut bolts.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Adjust the camber.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the strut lower nuts to 123 N.m (90 lb ft).

  5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. Lower the vehicle.