Camber And Caster Adjustment

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NOTE:

The upper arm-to-frame mounting bolts have set shims that must be replaced with washers (9XG0-50-409Z) to allow for adjustment of the arm in the frame slot. The vehicle should be supported by the lower arm to ease movement of the upper arm in the slot.

Remove the nuts and shims.

Fig 1: Removing Nuts And Shims
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Install new washers (9XG0-50-409Z) and nuts and snug the nuts.
To adjust the caster and camber see the following chart.
1. Adjustments that require moving the front and the rear of the upper arm should be made equally.
Fig 2: Caster And Camber Adjustment Chart
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Tighten the nuts.
NOTE:
- A caster split adjustment can be made on vehicles equipped with a two-piece RH upper control arm. This adjustment should only be used if steps 1-4 have been carried out and the side-to-side caster specification has not been achieved.
To decrease the RH caster, loosen the nuts and adjust, moving the ball joint forward.

Fig 3: Moving Ball Joint Forward
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To increase the RH caster, loosen the nuts and adjust, moving the ball joint rearward.

Fig 4: Moving Ball Joint Rearward
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Tighten the nuts.

Fig 5: Tightening Nuts
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Check and if necessary adjust the front toe.