Caster Adjustment

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CAUTION:

Adjust the caster after adjusting the camber.

Loosen the installation nut of the adjusting cam bolt (front lower arm rear side).

Fig 1: Locating Front Wheel Adjusting Cam Bolt
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Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the caster.
Standard Suspension

Fig 2: Front Wheel Standard Caster
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Sport Suspension

Fig 3: Sport Suspension Front Wheel Caster
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Fig 4: Cam Bolt Rotating Direction
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Fig 5: Identifying Left & Right Wheel Adjustment
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NOTE:
- Refer to the following figure for the adjusting amount per one graduation.
Tighten the nut.
Tightening Torque

117.7-137.3 N.m {12.1-14.0 kgf.m, 86.9-101.2 ft.lb}
Adjust the camber and total toe-in.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Wheel Cam Bolt Adjusting Scale

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