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.

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:
Adjustments to the camber may affect the caster settings. Therefore, the caster will need to be checked, and adjusted as necessary.

All vehicles
1 Check the rear toe adjustment. For additional information, refer to Rear Toe Adjustment Rear Toe Adjustment Adjust as necessary.
2 Check the front toe adjustment. For additional information, refer to Front Toe Adjustment Front Toe Adjustment Adjust as necessary.
3 Check the camber and caster settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.




4
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Loosen the tie-rod end lock nut.
- Clean and lubricate the lock nut and tie-rod threads.




5
NOTE:
Do not allow the tie-rod end or 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.

Vehicles requiring camber adjustment




6
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Loosen the rear lower arm lock nut.




7
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt to adjust the camber.
8 Check the camber and toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions. Adjust as necessary.




9
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.

Vehicles requiring caster adjustment





10
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Loosen the front lower arm lock nut.





11
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.





12
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.





13
NOTE:
Make sure the tie-rod or tie-rod end does not rotate.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Tighten the tie-rod end lock nut
- Tighten to 55 Nm.

14
NOTE:
Make sure that all fixings are torqued to the correct specification.
Check the caster and toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions. Adjust as necessary.