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Adjust Front Camber and Caster

  1. If the front camber and caster are within specification and do not require adjustment, adjust the front toe. See ADJUST FRONT TOE .
  2. Remove the cowl screen panel. See PANEL - COWL SCREEN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Mark the location of the LH FUCA mount bolts by drawing a circle around each.

    Tip: The circles provide a reference for the adjustment process.

  4. Slightly loosen, but do not remove, the LH FUCA mount bolts.
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  5. Adjust the front LH camber and LH caster to specifications. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
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    1. Negative Caster
    2. Negative Camber
    3. Positive Caster
    4. Positive Camber
  6. Use a pry tool or large screwdriver to pry between the damper mounting nuts and body openings, so as to move the FUCA mount inside the shock tower.
    • Moving the FUCA mount out from the centerline makes positive camber.
    • Moving the FUCA mount in toward the centerline makes negative camber.
    • Moving the FUCA mount to the rear makes positive caster.
    • Moving the FUCA mount to the front makes negative caster.
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  7. When the front LH camber and LH caster are at the correct setting, have an assistant tighten the FUCA mount bolts to hold the position.

    30 N.m (22.1 ft-lbs) 

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  8. Perform a caster sweep, center and set the steering wheel, and check the alignment.
  9. Repeat step  3 through step  8 as necessary.
  10. When the front LH camber and LH caster are correct, tighten the larger LH FUCA mount bolts.

    62 N.m (45.7 ft-lbs) 

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  11. Tighten the smaller LH FUCA mount bolts.

    35 N.m (25.8 ft-lbs) 

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  12. Perform step  3 through step  11 for the RH side of the vehicle if necessary.
  13. Adjust the front toe. See ADJUST FRONT TOE .