Camber and Caster Adjustment

CAMBER AND CASTER
Front wheel Camber and Caster settings on this vehicle are determined at the time the vehicle is designed. This is done by determining the precise mounting location of the vehicle's suspension components throughout the design and assembly processes of the vehicle. This is called a Net-Build vehicle and results in no normal requirement for adjustment of the Camber and Caster after a vehicle is built, or when servicing the suspension components. Thus, Camber and Caster are not normally considered an adjustable specification when performing an alignment on this vehicle. Though Camber and Caster are not adjustable, they should be checked during the alignment procedure to ensure they meet the manufacturers specifications.

If camber and caster do not meet required specifications, the vehicles suspension components should be inspected for any signs of damage or bending. This inspection must be done before performing the camber setting procedure.
If a vehicle has a drift or lead condition, the front camber can be adjusted using the following camber adjustment procedure.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the vehicles Caster or Camber by heating, bending or modifying the vehicle's front suspension components.

FRONT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
There are camber adjustment bolts and nuts available to allow front suspension camber adjustment in the event the vehicle pulls even though the camber is within specifications. This procedure involves replacing the original strut clevis to knuckle attachment bolts with special undersized bolts.
1. Raise the front of vehicle by the frame until the tires are not supporting the weight of the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the location on the vehicle requiring camber adjustment.

CAUTION: When removing the strut to knuckle bolts from the strut clevis bracket, do not allow knuckle to pull away, putting a strain on the brake flex hose.

CAUTION: The bolts attaching the strut to the steering knuckle are serrated in the area where they go through the steering knuckle and strut. When removing, do not turn the bolts in the steering knuckle. If bolts are turned in the steering knuckle, damage to the steering knuckle will result.





3. Remove the nuts from the bolts attaching the strut to the knuckle. Tap the bolts out of the knuckle.
4. Loosely install the camber adjustment bolts and nuts attaching the strut to the steering knuckle. The bolts should be installed so the nuts are towards the front of the vehicle.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. If necessary, repeat steps 2 through 6 to the other side of the vehicle.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Jounce the front and rear of vehicle.
9. Adjust the front camber to the preferred setting by pushing in or pulling outward on the top of the wheel and tire as required. When camber is correct, tighten the upper and lower strut to knuckle camber adjustment bolts to a torque of 203 Nm (160 ft. lbs.).
10. Proceed to Front Wheel Toe Adjustment and adjust front wheel toe as necessary.