Front Camber Adjustment

Front Camber Adjustment

Note: The camber can only be set within a very limited range by the measures described below.

1. Measure camber with computer-aided chassis alignment system.

Note: The relevant front wheel must be freely suspended.

2. Raise the vehicle at front.
3. Remove the 2 bolted connections (1), spring strut support tube to steering knuckle.




4. Make the 2 bolted connections (1), spring strut support tube to steering knuckle.

* Use the 2 new bolts.
* Install the 2 new nuts.

5. Pull the top of front wheel outwards (arrow) and adjust maximum positive camber.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: Tighten with reduced torque to create clamping effect between spring strut and steering knuckle.

6. Tighten the 2 bolted connections, spring strut support tube to steering knuckle.

Tighten the bolted connections to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

Note: Camber changes in "negative" direction - move front wheel by hand if necessary.

7. Adjust the camber.

* Slowly lower the vehicle onto the wheels.
* Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Specifications).
* When the specification has been achieved, tighten the 2 bolted connections, spring strut support tube to steering knuckle in 3 stages.

* Tighten the 2 bolted connections 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
* Tighten the 2 new screwed joint 85 Nm (63 lb ft).
* Continue to tighten the 2 new screw connection 75 degrees plus 15 degrees.

8. Rock the vehicle several times.




9. Inspect the camber setting again.