Front Camber Adjustment

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Wheel Alignment System

Adjustment

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1.

Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front camber. Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System

2.

Remove the wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

3.

On both sides. Unclip and position aside the wheel speed sensor harness.

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4.

On both sides. Remove and discard the strut-to-spindle bolts and nuts.

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NOTE: Do not fully tighten the strut-to-spindle bolts and nuts until the alignment has been corrected.

NOTE: Original equipment bolts are splined, service bolts are smooth and smaller in diameter which allows for camber adjustment.

5.
On both sides. Position the wheel spindle and install the 2 new service strut-to-spindle bolts and nuts and tighten until snug.

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6.

On both sides. Position the wheel speed sensor harness.

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7.

Install the wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

8.

Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front camber. Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System

9.

On both sides. Tighten the strut-to-spindle bolts and nuts.
Torque

: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)

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10.

Recheck alignment to verify camber change and adjust front toe if necessary. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .