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Front Camber Adjustment

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Wheel Alignment System

Adjustment 

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
  1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front camber. Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
  2. Remove the wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire
  3. On both sides. Unclip and position aside the wheel speed sensor harness.
    GFD598922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. On both sides. Remove and discard the strut-to-spindle bolts and nuts.
    GFD598923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Support the wheel spindle using mechanic's wire.

    Note the orientation of the strut-to-spindle bolts and flag nuts, then remove and discard the bolts and flag nuts.

  6. Using a suitable grinding tool, enlarge the strut-to-wheel spindle upper mounting hole as indicated.
    GFD598924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove any burrs.
    2. Clean and paint any exposed metal.
    GFD598925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: Do not fully tighten the strut-to-spindle bolts and nuts until the alignment has been corrected.
    NOTE: Original equipment bolts are splined, service bolts are smooth and smaller in diameter.

    On both sides. Position the wheel spindle and install the 2 new service strut-to-spindle bolts and nuts and tighten until snug.

    GFD598926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. On both sides. Position the wheel speed sensor harness.
    GFD598922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire
  11. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front camber. Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
  12. On both sides. Tighten the strut-to-spindle bolts and nuts.

    Torque

    : 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)

    GFD598927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Recheck alignment to verify camber change and adjust front toe if necessary. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment 
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