Front Camber Adjustment

Tools Required: 

J 45059  Angle Meter

1. Raise and support the vehicle on the alignment rack. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. If necessary, remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Fig 1: View Of Strut-To-Knuckle Retaining Nuts & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
3. Remove and discard the 2 nuts (5,6).
4. If equipped, remove the 2 washers (4,7) from the bolts.
5. Remove and discard the 2 bolts (2,3) that retain the strut to the knuckle.
IMPORTANT: Do not fully tighten the nuts or the bolts yet.
6. Install the 2 NEW bolts in order to retain the strut to the knuckle.
7. Install the 2 washers to the bolts.
8. Install the 2 NEW nuts to the bolts.
9. If you removed the front tire and wheel assembly, install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle onto the alignment rack in order to place the weight of the vehicle onto the tires.
11. Push down on the front bumper 3 times in order to stabilize the suspension.
12. Measure the alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment .
Fig 2: View Of Camber Adjustment Screw & Strut-To-Knuckle Retaining Nut
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
IMPORTANT: The camber adjustment screw (1) has thread sealant in the form of micro-encapsulation.
13. Rotate the camber adjustment screw in order to adjust the front camber to the specification. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
14. Tighten 2 nuts (2) that retain the strut to the knuckle.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the nuts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    3. Use the J 45059  in order to tighten the nuts an additional 90 degrees.

15. Lower the vehicle.