Camber Adjustment - Front
General Procedure
- 1.NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.NOTE: Before carrying out a 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.
Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front camber.
- 2.NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints or boots may occur.NOTE: To remove the stabilizer bar link nuts, loosen the nuts, then use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joints from turning while removing the stabilizer bar link nuts.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
- 4.NOTE: Do not rotate the strut mount to any other position than 180 degrees from its original position, the notch (located on top of the strut mount) must either point inward (towards the engine) or outward (towards the fender).
Push the strut mount downward and rotate it 180 degrees. When rotated 180 degrees from the original position, camber changes by 0.5 degrees.
- 6.NOTE: To install the nuts, use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer link ball joints from turning while installing the nuts until snug. Then, tighten the nuts using a socket and a torque wrench.
Connect the stabilizer bar link and install a new stabilizer bar link upper nut.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).