Camber and Caster Adjustment- Front
Camber and Caster Adjustment- FrontNOTE: Before carrying out a caster and camber adjustment, check the tires for the correct pressure. Inspect the tires for incorrect wear or damage. Inspect the front suspension components for wear or damage.
1. Index-mark the alignment plate to the strut tower.
2. Remove the three strut nuts.
3. Center punch the five spot welds to be drilled.
4. Using a suitable drill, remove the five accessible spot welds. Do not drill deeper than necessary to remove the alignment plate.
5. Position the vehicle on a hoist. Raise the vehicle enough to push the strut downward. The strut studs must be below the alignment plate.
6. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry the two tabs up and off the alignment plate.
7. Using a spot weld breaker or flat chisel, remove the three remaining spot welds and the plate.
- Do not damage the strut studs. Make sure the strut studs are below the alignment plate.
8. Prepare the strut tower and the alignment plate. Clean and paint any exposed metal. Straighten or install a new alignment plate as necessary.
9. Position the strut studs into the adjustment slots.
10. Install the alignment plate, then install the strut nuts. Do not tighten the nuts at this time.
11. Adjust the camber and caster.
- It may be necessary to remove the tabs to adjust the caster.
12. Tighten the strut nuts to specification.
13. Check the alignment settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Readjust the camber and caster as necessary.
14. CAUTION: Do not drill deeper than 9.6 mm (0.38 inch) into the strut tower.
NOTE: Three 3.2 mm (0.12 inch) diameter x 6.4 mm (0.25 inch) grip range steel pop rivets will be needed.
Drill three holes, in proximity to the strut nuts, through the alignment plate and strut tower. Install the three pop rivets.
- Clean and paint any exposed metal.