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Front Camber Adjustment

Fig 1: Steering Knuckle Camber Adjust Nuts
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Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Position the vehicle on a suitable alignment rack.
1 Steering Knuckle Camber Adjust Nut (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Remove and discard the steering knuckle camber adjust bolt and replace with NEW only.
  2. Rotate the upper steering knuckle camber adjust bolt inward or outward to adjust the front camber. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
  3. DO NOT remove any material from the holes for the adjustment bolts as an alignment aide. If there is difficulty adjusting the camber, check for any excessively worn or damaged suspension components.
  4. Once the camber adjustment is complete, tighten the camber adjust nuts to specification.
  5. Tighten the lower camber adjust nut.
  6. Tighten the upper camber adjust nut.
  7. With the camber within the specifications, adjust the toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .

Tighten 
  • Lower camber adjust nut:
    • First Pass: 115 (85 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: plus 45-60 degrees
  • Upper camber adjust nut:
    • First Pass: 70 (52 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: plus 45 degrees
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