Camber And Caster

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Measure camber and caster of both the right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to specification.
- Camber: Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 1: Measuring Camber And Caster Using Alignment Gauge
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If outside of the specified value, adjust camber and caster using the adjusting bolts in the front lower link.
CAUTION: After adjusting the camber then check the toe-in.

NOTE: Camber changes about 3' (0.05°) minutes with each graduation of one adjusting bolt. Refer to table below for examples of lower link adjusting bolt effect on camber and caster.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Bolt On Lower Link
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Fig 3: Lower Link Adjusting Bolt Reference Chart For Effect On Camber And Caster
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Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification.