Front Camber Adjustment

Front Camber Adjustment

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the vehicle and provide suitable support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
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





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

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 Nm (96 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.