Front Wheel Alignment

Front Caster Adjustment

The front caster is not adjustable. If the front caster angle is not within specifications, inspect for suspension support misalignment or front suspension damage. Replace any damaged suspension components as necessary.


Front Camber Adjustment





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove the strut to knuckle nuts and bolts. Discard the nuts and bolts.





4. If the strut has not been previously modified, perform the following procedure:
4.1. Disconnect the strut from the knuckle.

Important:
^ The strut mounting bracket consists of two layers of metal, file the inner layer no further than the slot in the outer layer.
^ If filing the strut, paint the exposed metal with primer.

4.2. If increasing negative camber, remove material from the outside of the lower strut hole.
4.3. If decreasing negative camber, remove material from the inside of the lower strut hole.





5. Loosely install new strut to knuckle nuts and bolts.





6. Adjust the camber to specifications by moving the top of the wheel in or out as necessary.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

7. Tighten strut to knuckle nuts and bolts.
^ Tighten the nuts and bolts to 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the wheel and tire assemblies.


Front Toe Adjustment





1. Position and lock the steering wheel with the vehicle with the wheels in the straight forward position.
2. Loosen both inner tie rod jam nuts.

Important: The inner tie rod must rotate freely from the boot seal surface. Do not allow the boot to rotate.

3. Loosen the inner tie rod seal to boot surface.
4. Use a wrench on the tie rod flats to increase or decrease the toe angle specifications.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Tighten the inner tie rod jam nuts.
^ Tighten the jam nuts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
6. Inspect the toe angle to ensure proper adjustment and adjust as necessary.