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Front Caster and Camber Adjustment


- Tools Required
- J 38658 Caster/Camber Adjusting Tool

1. Before making any adjustments in caster, jounce the front bumper three times in order to allow the vehicle to return to normal height.





2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Loosen the nuts from the front lower control arm.
4. Install Front Camber Adjustment to the slot holes in the lower control arm (2) and in the front crossmember (1).
5. Adjust the camber by rotating the turnbuckle on Front Camber Adjustment
- Rotating the turnbuckle clockwise will increase the camber.
- Rotating the turnbuckle counterclockwise will decrease the camber.





6. Install Front Caster Adjustment to the slot holes in the lower control arm (1) and in the front crossmember (2).
- Rotating the turnbuckle clockwise will increase the caster.
- Rotating the turnbuckle counterclockwise will decrease the caster.

7. Adjust caster by rotating the turnbuckle on Front Caster Adjustment
8. Remove Front Caster Adjustment from the slot holes.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

9. Install the nuts on the front lower control arm.
- Tighten the nuts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).

10. Lower the vehicle.