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 carried out using a 4-post ramp.
All vehicles
1. Check the camber and caster settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer s instructions.
Vehicles requiring caster adjustment
2. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Loosen the front lower arm lock nut.
3. 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.
4. Check the caster settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer s instructions. Adjust as necessary.
5. 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
6. 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 tie-rod threads.
7. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear boot to twist when the tie-rod is rotated.
NOTE: Left-hand, shown right-hand similar.
Rotate the tie-rod to adjust the toe.
8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Loosen the rear lower arm lock nut.
9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt to adjust the camber.
10. Check the camber and toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions. Adjust as necessary.
11. 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.
12. NOTE: Make sure the tie-rod does not rotate.
NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Tighten the tie-rod end lock nut
^ Tighten to 100 Nm.