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Front Camber Adjustment

NOTE:

The following procedure is to be performed if the front strut has to be modified en-order to adjust the front camber.

  1. Position the vehicle properly on an alignment rack.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
    3. Fig 1: Front Suspension Strut Nuts
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    NOTE:
    • The front suspension does not have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following steps.
    • DO NOT remove the front strut nuts and bolts at this time. Use the old nuts and bolts during the modification of the front strut.
  3. Loosen both of the front strut nuts (1) to for allow movement of the front strut.
    4. Fig 2: Front Strut Lower Bolt And Nut
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  4. Remove and DISCARD the lower front strut nut and bolt (2).
  5. Push the front strut inward and install the front strut lower bolt (2) in the lower bolt hole of the knuckle.
    6. Fig 3: Front Strut Lower Bolt Inner And Outer Holes
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  6. Using a file, enlarge the inner hole (2) to the same size as the outer hole (1).
    7. NOTE:

    Replace the nut at the same time the bolt is replaced.

  7. Install a NEW lower front strut nut and bolt.
  8. Remove and DISCARD the upper nut and bolt. Replace with NEW only.
  9. Adjust the front camber to the proper specifications. Wheel Alignment Specifications 
  10. Tighten the front strut nuts. Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
  11. Verify the front camber adjustment. Repeat the camber adjustment if needed.
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