Caster Adjustment

CAUTION:

NOTE:

The camber and caster change largely if the front cam is adjusted due to the suspension construction. If the rear cam is adjusted, the caster largely, however, the camber barely changes. Therefore, adjust the camber (front cam) and then the caster (rear cam) to adjust the alignment efficiently.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Cam Bolt
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Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the caster.

CASTER SPECIFICATIONS - STANDARD SUSPENSION

Vehicle height⁽¹⁾

Caster

366-375 {14.5-14.7}

6°45'

376-385 {14.9-15.1}

6°33'

386-395 {15.2-15.5}

6°20'

396-405 {15.6-15.9}

6°07'

406-415 {16.0-16.3}

5°55'

⁽¹⁾	From the end of the front fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})

CASTER SPECIFICATIONS - SPORT SUSPENSION

Vehicle height⁽¹⁾

Caster

364-373 {14.4-14.6}

6°47'

374-383 {14.8-15.0}

6°35'

384-393 {15.2-15.4}

6°22'

394-403 {15.6-15.8}

6°09'

404-413 {16.0-16.2}

5°57'

⁽¹⁾	From the end of the front fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})

Fig 2: Adjusting Cam Bolt

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CAM BOLT ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART

-	Left wheel	Right wheel
Increase	Counterclockwise	Clockwise
Decrease	Clockwise	Counterclockwise

NOTE:

Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque

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

Fig 3: Cam Bolt Adjusting Amount Per One Graduation

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