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Front Camber Adjustment

    Fig 1: Identifying Bolts
    GM2011310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If the front camber is not within the allowable range, estimate how much you need to move the front camber. Select the appropriate combination of bolts in order to move the front camber to the specification. The thickness (a) of each bolt is different than the thickness of the other bolts. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
    • In order to move the camber +/- 0.25 degree, use bolt (1) in the upper bolt position and bolt (2) in the lower bolt position.
    • In order to move the camber +/- 0.50 degree, use bolt (1) in the upper bolt position and bolt (3) in the lower bolt position.
    • In order to move the camber +/- 0.75 degree, use bolt (1) in the upper bolt position and bolt (4) in the lower bolt position.
    • In order to move the camber +/- 1.00 degree, use bolt (2) in the upper bolt position and bolt (4) in the lower bolt position.
    • In order to move the camber +/- 1.25 degree, use bolt (3) in the upper bolt position and bolt (4) in the lower bolt position.
    • In order to move the camber +/- 1.50 degree, use bolt (4) in the upper bolt position and bolt (4) in the lower bolt position.
  2. Raise and support the front of the vehicle with the alignment equipment. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. If necessary in order to access the fasteners on the lower side of the strut, remove the front tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    4. Fig 2: Brake Hose Components
    GM821349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolt (1) and separate the front speed sensor harness from the strut bracket.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Bolt Positions
    GM821091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the 2 nuts (3, 4) on the lower side of the strut.
  6. If necessary, remove the old bolt from the upper bolt position (2) and install the new bolt.
  7. If necessary, remove the old bolt from the lower bolt position (1) and install the new bolt.
    8. NOTE: DO NOT fully tighten the nuts.
  8. Install and hand tighten the 2 nuts.
  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 .
    10. NOTE: The weight of the vehicle must be on the tires.
  10. Lower the vehicle onto the alignment equipment.
  11. Measure the alignment.
    12. Fig 4: Moving Camber To Specification
    GM325551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Push or pull on the top of the tire and wheel assembly in order to move the camber to the specification.
  13. Verify the cross camber is within the specification.
    14. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  14. Hold the bolts and tighten the nuts that retain the strut to the knuckle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 240 N.m (177 lb ft).

    15. Fig 5: Brake Hose Components
    GM821349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the bolt (1) in order to retain the front speed sensor harness to the strut bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

  16. Measure the alignment.
  17. Adjust the camber if necessary.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
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