Camber And Caster

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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 , " FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT "

NOTE: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.

Fig 1: Measuring Camber And Caster Of Wheel Using Alignment Gauge
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

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: Identifying Camber And Caster Adjusting Bolts In RH Lower Link

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTING CHART

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°)

Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification. Refer to , "COMPONENTS "