Alignment: Service and Repair
Camber and Caster Adjustment1. Remove the alignment plate.
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Remove the alignment plate.
2. Install the washers and the nuts.
3. NOTE: A pry bar can be used between the upper control arm and the frame pocket to aid in moving the arm.
To increase the caster and camber, use the following steps.
1. To increase caster, move the front of the upper control arm outboard and move the rear of the upper control arm inboard.
2. To increase camber, move the upper control arm outboard equally.
4. To decrease caster end camber, use the following steps.
1. To decrease caster, move the front of the upper control arm inboard and move the rear of the upper control arm outboard.
2. To decrease camber, move the upper control arm inboard equally.
5. NOTE: Each increment of the notches on the frame pocket represents 0.4 degree.
Set the caster and camber to specifications.
^ If a caster increase of 1.2 degrees is required, move the front of the upper control arm outboard by 3 notches and move the rear of the upper control arm inboard by 3 notches.
6. Tighten the nuts.