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2WD

CASTER & CAMBER

1. Remove all foreign material from exposed threads of pivot bar adjusting nuts.

Fig. 1 Loosening Pivot Bar Adjusting Nuts:





2. Record initial camber and caster readings before loosening pivot bar adjusting nuts.
3. Moving only rear pivot of upper control arm in or out will greatly affect caster while changing camber only slightly. Moving front pivot of upper control arm in or out will greatly affect camber while changing caster only slightly.
4. Caster should be held as nearly equal as possible on both wheels.
5. Camber settings should be held as close as possible to desired specifications.
6. After adjusting, torque tighten pivot bar attaching nuts to 155 ft. lbs.

TOE-IN

1. Start engine, turn wheels both ways before straightening, then secure steering wheel with wheels pointed straight ahead.

Fig. 2 Toe Adjustment. 2WD Models:




Fig. 3 Toe Adjustment 4WD Models:





2. Loosen tire rod adjustment sleeve camp bolts or nut.
3. Adjust toe-in by turning sleeves. Each wheel should be adjusted 1/2 total specification to ensure steering wheel being centered.
4. Torque locknut to 55 ft. lbs. or clamp bolts to 17 ft. lbs.