Camber and Caster Adjustment

Camber and Caster Adjustment

NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with hex head bolts in the lower control arm, new cam bolts and lock nuts must be installed before adjusting the cast and camber. The camber and caster adjustment for the LH side is shown. The procedure for adjusting the RH side is similar.





Vehicles without camber and caster adjustment cam bolts
1. Remove two bolts, one pushpin and the splash shield.





2. Remove and discard the pinch bolt. Disconnect the steering shaft.





3. Remove three lock nuts and bolts. Discard the lock nuts.





4. Raise and support the front end and the No. 2 crossmember.
^ Position two 4 inch x 4 inch pieces of wood between the No. 2 crossmember and the lifting device.





5. Remove and discard the front nut and bolt.





6. Install the caster adjustment cam bolt and a new lock nut.
^ The bolt must be installed from the rear as shown.
^ Install the bolt with the cam lobe down.
^ The cam must be seated between the cam guides on the No. 1 crossmember.
7. Position the steering gear aside.





8. Remove and discard the rear nut and bolt.





9. Loosely, install the camber adjustment cam bolt, a new lock nut and the I-brace bracket (if equipped).
^ The bolt must be installed from the rear as shown.
^ Install the bolt with the cam lobe down.
^ The cam must be seated in the groove in the No. 2 crossmember.
10. Lower the front end.





11. Install the steering gear, three bolts and new lock nuts.





12. Connect the steering shaft. Install a new pinch bolt.

All vehicles
13. Measure the wheel alignment values. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.





Vehicles requiring caster adjustment
14. Rotate the caster adjustment cam bolt (front) to adjust the caster.
15. Recheck the alignment settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions. Readjust as necessary.





Vehicles requiring camber adjustment

16. NOTE: Adjustments to the camber impact the toe settings. Therefore, the camber and toe may need to be adjusted at the same time to get the correct values. Both the LH and RH toe need to be adjusted when adjusting the camber.

Loosen the jam nut. Remove the clamp.
^ Clean and lubricate the jam nut and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.





17. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod is rotated.

Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rod to adjust the toe.





18. NOTE: To aid in accurate camber and toe measurements, support the front suspension lower arm by hand while rotating the camber adjustment cam bolt.

Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt (rear) to adjust the camber.
19. Repeat the above camber adjustment steps until the correct camber and toe measurements are achieved.





All vehicles
20. Tighten the nut.





21. Tighten the nut.





22. Tighten the nut. Install the clamp.
23. Recheck the alignment settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions. Readjust the caster as necessary.





24. Install the splash shield, one pushpin, and two bolts.