Camber and Caster Adjustment

Camber and Caster Adjustment

CAUTION: Adjustments made to the camber setting will affect the front toe setting. Therefore , the camber and toe may need to be adjusted at the same time.

CAUTION: Make sure the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.

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

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

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.
1 For wheel alignment information, refer to the suspension specification section. For additional information, refer to Specifications General Specifications
2 Check and adjust tire pressures.
3 Position the vehicle on a 4 post lift.
4 Check the tie rod ends, suspension joints, wheel bearings and wheels and tires for damage, wear and free play.
- Adjust or repair any worn, damaged or incorrectly adjusted components.
5 Release the vehicle parking brake.
6 Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment.
7 Check the front toe adjustment.
8 Check the rear toe adjustment.




9 To adjust the camber, loosen the rear lower arm lock nuts.
- Loosen, but do not fully remove the nut.





10 Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt.





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CAUTION: Make sure the camber adjustment bolt does not rotate while the lock nut is being tightened.
Tighten the camber adjustment cam bolt nut.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).





12 To adjust the caster, loosen the front lower arm lock nuts.
- Loosen, but do not fully remove the nut.





13 Rotate the caster adjustment cam bolt.





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CAUTION: Make sure the caster adjustment bolt does not rotate while the lock nut is being tightened.
Tighten the caster adjustment cam bolt nut.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).

15 Check the front toe adjustment.

16 Check the rear toe adjustment.

17 Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment.