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Camber and Caster Adjustment

Camber and Caster Adjustment

NOTE: The camber and caster adjustment for the left-hand side is shown, the procedure for adjusting the right-hand side is similar.

NOTE: This procedure must be carded out using a 4-post ramp.

All vehicles
1. Check the camber and caster settings. Follow the equipment manufacturers instructions.

Vehicles requiring caster adjustment





1. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Loosen the front lower arm lock nut





2. NOTE: Adjustments to the caster will affect the toe settings. Therefore, the caster and toe may need to be adjusted at the same time to achieve the correct settings.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Rotate the caster adjustment cam bolt to adjust the caster.
3. Check the caster settings. Follow the equipment manufacturers instructions. Adjust as necessary.





4. NOTE: Make sure the caster adjustment cam bolt does not rotate.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Tighten the caster adjustment cam bolt lock nut.
Tighten to 175 Nm.

Vehicles requiring camber adjustment





1. NOTE: Adjustments to the camber will affect the toe settings. Therefore, the camber and toe may need to be adjusted at the same time to achieve the correct settings.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Loosen the tie-rod end lock nut
Clean and lubricate the lock nut and be-rod threads.





2. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering gear boot to twist when the tie-rod is rotated.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: Left-hand, shown right-hand similar.

Rotate the be-rod to adjust the toe.





3. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Loosen the rear lower arm lock nut.





4. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt to adjust the camber.
5. Check the camber and toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturers instructions. Adjust as necessary.





6. NOTE: Make sure the camber adjustment cam bolt does not rotate.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Tighten the rear lower arm lock nut.
Tighten to 175 Nm.





7. NOTE: Make sure the be-rod does not rotate.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Tighten the tie-rod end lock nut
Tighten to 100 Nm.