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Front Axle Camber, Checking and Adjusting






Front Axle Camber, Checking and Adjusting

Camber cannot be adjusted.

By moving subframe, it is possible to center camber evenly within the specified/tolerance range.

- Remove noise insulation.

Convertible only

- Remove front diagonal brace. Refer to => [ Front or Rear Diagonal Braces ] Rear Suspension.

Continuation for all vehicles

- Loosen hex bolts - 1 -, - 2 -, - 3 -, - 4 -, - 5 -, - 6 -, - 7 - and - 8 -.





- Using a plastic-coated tire iron, slide subframe in corresponding location.





Press in center of subframe between subframe and body longitudinal member.

If you do not have a plastic-coated tire iron, wrap a standard tire iron in adhesive tape.

CAUTION!
Do not damage any parts!

Specified values for wheel alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment Specifications ] Wheel Alignment Specifications.

- Install new hex head bolts - 7 - and - 8 - and tighten.





- Install new hex head bolts - 5 - and - 6 - and tighten.

- Install new hex head bolts - 1 -, - 2 -, - 3 - and - 4 - and tighten.

Convertible only

- Install front diagonal brace. Refer to => [ Front or Rear Diagonal Braces ] Rear Suspension.

Continuation for all vehicles

- Install noise insulation.

CAUTION!
Every time camber is corrected, axle alignment values should be checked.