Front Camber Adjustment. General Procedures

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Wheel Alignment System

Adjustment

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. 1
   Using the wheel alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front camber.
   Use General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
2. 2
   Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A).
3. 3
   Rotate the component counterclockwise (CCW) 2 full turns.

   

4. 4
   Move the steering knuckle assembly inward or outward as required to adjust the front camber.

   

5. 5
   Tighten the strut-to-steering knuckle bolts and nuts.
   Torque: 173 lb-ft (235 N·m)

   

6. 6
   Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A).
7. 7
   Recheck the alignment to verify the camber change, and adjust the front toe as necessary.
   Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).

Adjustment

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. 1
   Using the wheel alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front camber.
   Use General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
2. 2
   Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A).
3. 3
   Remove and discard the strut-to-steering knuckle bolts and nuts.

   

4. 4
   1. Install 2 new service bolts and nuts for the strut-to-steering knuckle and tighten until seated.

   2. Move the steering knuckle assembly inward or outward as required to adjust the front camber.

   

5. 5
   Tighten the strut-to-steering knuckle bolts and nuts.
   Torque: 173 lb-ft (235 N·m)

   

6. 6
   Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A).
7. 7
   Recheck the alignment to verify the camber change, and adjust the front toe as necessary.
   Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).