Camber and Caster Adjustment
Camber and Caster Adjustment - F-250, F-350 4x4 and F-450, F-550Special Tool(s):
Special Tool(s)
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Check and note the amount of camber in the current camber adjuster sleeve.
4. Select a new camber adjuster sleeve.
^ The camber change required to obtain the optimum settings must be added or subtracted from the amount of camber in the old or production camber adjuster sleeve.
^ Use this example as a guide. If the LH wheel camber must be reduced 1 degree and the existing camber adjuster sleeve has a +0.5 degree of camber, select the -0.5 degree camber adjuster sleeve.
5. Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut. Discard the cotter pin.
6. Install the nut.
7. Loosen the nut to the end of the lower ball joint stud.
8. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the brake and vacuum lines when striking the spindle.
Separate the spindle from the axle.
9. Remove the nut.
10. Remove the camber adjuster sleeve.
^ Use the Steering Arm Remover.
11. Install the new camber adjuster sleeve.
12. Remove the nut.
13. Install the nut and tighten to initial torque.
^ Apply Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G315-A5 (Type II).
14. Install the castellated nut and a new cotter pin.
15. Tighten the nut to final torque.
16. Install the front wheel.
17. Raise and support the vehicle.
18. Recheck the camber measurement. Readjust as necessary.