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Front Camber Adjustment



Front Camber Adjustment

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle and provide suitable support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the front and the rear axles. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement (Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement) .
4. Place the strut in a vise and file the hole lateral - oblong. Compare the appearance of the holes before filing (2) with after filing (3).
5. File the lower strut-to-knuckle attaching hole for a front camber adjustment .



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

1. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement (Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement) .

Tighten the strut-to-knuckle nuts as far as to allow movement of the knuckle.

2. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Adjust the camber (1).

Tighten the strut-to-knuckle nuts to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.