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Front Camber Adjustment (GNA)




Front Camber Adjustment (GNA)

Note: The following procedure is to be performed if the front strut has to be modified en-order to adjust the front camber.

1. Position the vehicle properly on an alignment rack.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair





Note:

* The front suspension does not have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following steps.

* DO NOT remove the front strut nuts and bolts at this time. Use the old nuts and bolts during the modification of the front strut.

3. Loosen both of the front strut nuts (1) to for allow movement of the front strut.




4. Remove the lower front strut nut and bolt (2).

5. Push the front strut inward and install the front strut lower bolt (2) in the lower bolt hole of the knuckle.




6. Using a file, enlarge the inner hole (2) to the same size as the outer hole (1).

Note: Replace the nut at the same time the bolt is replaced.

7. Remove and discard the lower bolt (3). Replace with NEW only.

8. Remove and discard the upper nut and bolt. Replace with NEW only.

9. Adjust the front camber to the proper specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications Wheel Alignment Specifications.

10. Tighten the front strut nuts. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNA) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNA)Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNB) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNB).

11. Verify the front camber adjustment. Repeat the camber adjustment if needed.