Camber and Caster Adjustment

Camber and Caster Adjustment

NOTICE: Do not remove the stabilizer bar brackets until the stabilizer links have been disconnected or damage to the stabilizer bar links may occur.

NOTE: To allow for adjustment of the lower arm in the frame slots, the lower arm bolts and nuts must be removed and discarded. They are replaced with cam bolt kit 3C333. The vehicle should be supported by the frame to ease movement of the lower arm in the slot.

1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturers instructions, measure the front caster and camber.
- Refer to Alignment Specifications in the Specifications for optimal alignment settings.

- If the caster and camber values are not within specification, go to the next step.

2. Remove and discard the lower arm front and rear nuts and bolts.





3. NOTICE: Do not hold the stabilizer link boot with any tool as damage to the boot will occur.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nuts.

Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nuts.





4. Remove the 4 stabilizer bar bracket nuts, 2 stabilizer bar brackets and position the stabilizer bar aside.
- Discard the nuts.





5. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket bolts and plate assembly.





6. Install the front cam bolt kit and loosely install the nut.





7. Install the rear cam bolt kit and loosely install the nut.





8. To adjust the caster and camber, refer to the following chart.
- Adjustments that require moving the front and the rear of the lower arm should be made equally.







9. With the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheel and tire assemblies, hold the front cam bolt and tighten the nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).





10. With the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheel and tire assemblies, hold the rear cam bolt and tighten the nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).





11. Install the 2 stabilizer bar bracket bolts and plate assembly.





12. Position the stabilizer bar, install the 2 stabilizer bar brackets and the 4 new stabilizer bar bracket nuts.
- Tighten the nuts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).





13. NOTICE: Do not hold the stabilizer link boot with any tool as damage to the boot will occur.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while installing the nuts.

Install the 2 new stabilizer bar link lower nuts.

- Tighten the nuts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).





14. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to Toe Adjustment - Front Toe Adjustment - Front.