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Test under loaded condition. Load vehicle with two 143 lb. weights in front seat, one 143 lb. on rear seat and full tank of gasoline. If caster is not to specifications, loosen lock nut of eccentric bolt on front side of lower control arm. To adjust, rotate eccentric bolt until caster angle is to specifications. Hold eccentric bolt in place and tighten lock nut.

NOTE: Adjusting caster will have effect on camber adjustment. Increasing caster will increase camber.