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Camber Adjustment

  1. Loosen the fixing nut of the adjusting cam bolt (rear lateral link (lower)).
    Fig 1: Loosening Adjusting Cam Bolt (Rear Lateral Link (Lower))
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  2. Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the camber.
    Fig 2: Identifying Adjustment Cam Bolt Direction
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    STANDARD SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

    Vehicle height(1) Camber
    361-370 {14.2-14.5} -1°30'+/-1°
    371-380 {14.6-14.9} -1°12'+/-1°
    381-390 {15.0-15.3} -0°56'+/-1°
    391-400 {15.4-15.7} -0°43'+/-1°
    401-410 {15.8-16.1} -0°33'+/-1°
    (1) From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})
    SPORT SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

    Vehicle height(1) Camber
    354-363 {13.9-14.2} -1°44'+/-1°
    364-373 {14.3-14.6} -1°24'+/-1°
    374-383 {14.7-15.0} -1°07'+/-1°
    384-393 {15.1-15.4} -0°52'+/-1°
    394-403 {15.5-15.8} -0°40'+/-1°
    (1) From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})
    CAMBER CAM BOLT ADJUSTMENT ROTATION

      Left wheel Right wheel
    Positive direction Counterclockwise Clockwise
    Negative direction Clockwise Counterclockwise
    NOTE:
    • Refer to the figure for the adjusting angle per one graduation. 
    • Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Angle Per One Graduation
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  3. Tighten the nut.

    Tightening torque 117.7-137.3 N.m {12.1-14.0 kgf.m, 86.9- 101.2ft.lbf}