Front Caster and Camber Adjustment

Important: All of the caster specifications are given with a frame angle at zero. Therefore, it is necessary to know the angle of the frame whether up-in-rear or down-in-rear before a corrected caster reading can be determined. The camber and the toe angle can be read as is from the alignment equipment.

1. Position the vehicle on a smooth and level surface.
2. Use a bubble protractor or inclinometer in order to measure the frame angle. The frame angle is the degree of tilt in the frame from the level position.
3. Determine whether the frame angle is level, up-in-rear or down-in-rear.
4. A down-in-rear frame angle must be subtracted from a positive caster reading (3).





5. An up-in-rear frame angle must be added to a positive caster reading (3).





6. A down-in-rear frame angle must be added to a negative caster reading (3).





7. An up-in-rear frame angle must be subtracted from a negative caster reading (3).





8. Determine the caster (2, 3) angle.





9. Determine the camber (2, 3) angle.
10. If the caster and the camber angles are not within specifications, remove the frame bracket knockouts. Refer to Frame Bracket Knock Out Removal (C Model) or Frame Bracket Knock Out Removal (K Model).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





11. Adjust the caster and the camber angle together by turning the cam bolts until the specifications have been met.
- Tighten the control arm bolts to 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.).
12. Verify that the caster and the camber are within specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications. If the caster and camber are within specifications, refer to Front Toe Adjustment.