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Camber And Caster

  1. Measure camber and caster of both the right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to specification.

    Camber: Refer to  SPECIFICATIONS   . 

    Fig 1: Measuring Camber And Caster Of Both Right And Left Wheels With Alignment Gauge
    G03595966Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. If outside of the specified value, adjust camber and caster using the adjusting bolts in the front lower link.
    CAUTION: After adjusting the camber then check the toe-in.
    NOTE: Camber changes about 3' (0.05°) minutes with each graduation of one adjusting bolt. Refer to table below for examples of lower link adjusting bolt effect on camber and caster.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Camber And Caster Bolts
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    CAMBER AND CASTER SPECIFICATIONS

    Rear adjusting bolt 1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 0 1 In 1 Out
    Front adjusting bolt 1 Out 1 In 1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 0
    Camber Degree minute (Decimal degree) 0 (0) 0 (0) 7' (0.12°) - 7' (-0.12°) 3' (0.05°) - 3' (-0.05°) 3' (0.05°) - 3' (-0.05°)
    Caster Degree minute (Decimal degree) - 12' (0.20°) 12' (0.20°) 0 (0) 0 (0) 6' (0.10°) - 6' (0.10°) - 6' (0.10°) 6' (0.10°)
  3. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification. See Figure .