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vehicle is at normal riding height. * Steering wheel must be centered with wheels in straight ahead position. If required, shorten one tie rod adjusting sleeve and lengthen opposite sleeve (equal amount of turns). See Fig. 2. * Wheel bearings should have the correct preload and lug nuts must be tightened to manufacturer’s specifications. Adjust camber, caster and toe-in using this sequence. Follow instructions of the alignment equipment manufacturer. CAUTION: Do not attempt to correct alignment by straightening parts. Damaged parts must be replaced. Fig. 2: Adjusting Tie Rod Sleeves (Top View) CAMBER 1) Camber is the tilting of the wheel, outward at either top or bottom, as viewed from front of vehicle. See Fig. 3. 2) When wheels tilts outward at the top (from centerline of vehicle), camber is positive. When wheels tilt inward at top, camber is negative. Amount of tilt is measured in degrees from vertical. |