Front Camber Adjustment

- Tools Required
- J 39601 Camber Adjustment Tool





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.

Important: Do not allow the bolts to turn this will ruin the serrated shoulder.

3. Tap the upper and lower bolt and nut from the strut and knuckle.
4. Separate the strut from the knuckle.

Important: It is necessary to grind the lower bolt hole on the strut to achieve proper camber setting.

If camber specification is not achieved by this procedure check for bent or worn parts.
5. Using a round file or a die grinder file the inner metal plate to the outside plates diameter.
6. File excess metal to make the slotted holes.
7. Paint the exposed metal with rust preventive paint or primer.
8. Replace the strut to the knuckle.
9. Install both the upper and lower bolts.
10. Do not tighten at this time.
11. Install the J 39601 to the bottom strut bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

12. Using the J39601, set the camber. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
- Tighten the upper strut to knuckle nut to 225 Nm (166 ft. lbs.).
13. Remove the J39601.
14. Tighten the lower strut to knuckle nut to 225 Nm (166 ft. lbs.).
15. Replace the tire and wheel.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.