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CAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT Camber and caster angle adjustments involve changing the position of the upper suspension arm NOTE: On 4x2 vehicles use Alignment Tool 8393 for CASTER Moving the rear position of the pivot bar in or out, will change the caster angle significantly and camber To increase positive caster angle, move the rear position of the pivot bar inward (toward the engine). CAMBER Move the front of the pivot bar in or out. This will change the camber angle significantly and caster After adjustment is made tighten the pivot bar nuts to proper torque specification. TOE ADJUSTMENT The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment. (1) Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering (2) Loosen the tie rod jam nuts. NOTE: Each front wheel should be adjusted for (3) Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the tie rod as necessary (Fig. 4). (4) Tighten the tie rod jam nut to 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.). (5) Verify the specifications Fig. 3 Caster & Camber Adjustment-Typical 1 – PIVOT BAR Fig. 4 Toe Adjustment 1 – JAM NUT 2 - 4 SUSPENSION DN SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued) |