Front Camber Adjustment

The front camber adjustments are made by positioning the lower strut mount on the steering knuckle.

The steps outlined in this procedure are general requirements for properly setting the front camber.

The alignment equipment varies in design and capabilities, therefore, consult with the equipment manufacturer's guidelines prior to setting this angle.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





CAUTION: To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle at the opposite end from which components are being removed. This will reduce the possibility of the vehicle falling off the hoist.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper bolts.
4. Remove the brake caliper and suspend the brake caliper.





5. Remove the lower strut mounting bolts.
6. Install new lower strut mounting bolts from the front toward the rear of the vehicle. The lower strut mounting bolts use the angular-torque method of tightening, therefore, they become stretched and replacement is required.
^ Tighten the new lower strut mounting bolts to approximately 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) so the clamping effect is initiated. Tighten the bolts to specifications after the final adjustments are made.

NOTICE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

7. Chase the brake caliper mounting threads in the steering knuckle to remove any residual locking compound.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the brake calipers.
2. Coat new brake caliper mounting bolts with 272 Threadlocker, GM P/N 12345493 or equivalent.
3. Install the new brake caliper mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.) + 37°.

NOTICE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.





5. Adjust the front camber to the proper setting.
^ Tighten the lower strut bolts to 90 Nm (56 ft. lbs.) + 53°.