Front Camber Adjustment
Front Camber Adjustment
The front camber adjustments are made by positioning the lower strut mount on the steering knuckle.
The steps outlined in this procedure are general requirements for properly setting the front camber.
The alignment equipment varies in design and capabilities, therefore, consult with the equipment manufacturer's guidelines prior to setting this angle.
Removal Procedure
Caution: To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle at the opposite end from which components are being removed. This will reduce the possibility of the vehicle falling off the hoist.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts.
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket with caliper and suspend the caliper assembly.
5. Remove the lower strut mounting bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Install new lower strut mounting bolts from the front toward the rear of the vehicle. The lower strut mounting bolts use the angular-torque method of tightening, therefore, they become stretched and replacement is required.
- Tighten the new lower strut mounting bolts to approximately 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) so the clamping effect is initiated. Tighten the bolts to specifications after the final adjustments are made.
7. Chase the brake caliper bracket mounting threads in the steering knuckle to remove any residual locking compound.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the brake caliper assembly.
2. Coat new brake caliper mounting bolts with 272 Threadlocker, GM P/N 12345493 or equivalent.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the new brake caliper bracket mounting bolts.
- Tighten the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.) + 37 degrees.
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Adjust the front camber to the proper setting.
- Tighten the lower strut bolts to 90 Nm (56 ft. lbs.) + 53 degrees.