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Remove free wheeling hub. Measure caster with camber/caster/kingpin gauge and turning radius gauge. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. If caster is not within specification, remove upper arm from crossmember. Adjust caster by turning upper arm shaft. See Fig. 4. Fig. 4: Adjusting Caster (Montero) Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America. Pickup & Ram-50 1) Check tire inflation. Place front wheel on turning radius gauge, and level vehicle (unladed). On 2WD models, remove hub cap and cotter pin. On 4WD models, remove free wheeling hub assembly. 2) On all models, measure caster with camber/caster/kingpin gauge attached. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. If caster is not within specification, remove shock absorber mounting nut and lock nut. 3) Compress shock absorber and loosen upper arm mounting bolts and nuts. Adjust caster by increasing or decreasing shims between upper arm shaft and crossmember. See Fig. 1. CAUTION: Difference in shim thickness between front and rear must be .16" (4 mm) or less. DO NOT use more than 3 shims at one location. All Other Models Check caster using a camber/caster/kingpin gauge and turning radius gauge. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. If caster is not to specification, replace damaged or bent parts. TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Check toe-in. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. If |