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Front Camber

  1. Adjust the camber angle to the following value.
    Model Camber (difference between RH and LH 35' or less)
    Except for WILDERNESS model -0°05'±0°30'
    WILDERNESS model 0°10'±0°30'
  2. Loosen the nut side, while holding the strut assembly bolt side. (2 places at upper and lower)
  3. Turn the camber adjusting bolt so that the camber is set at specification.
    NOTE: Moving the adjusting bolt by one scale changes the camber by approximately 0°10'.
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    (a) Strut ASSY
    (b) Adjusting bolt
    (c) Front axle housing
    (d) Outer direction
    (e) Inner direction
    (f) Camber is increased.
    (g) Camber is decreased.
    To increase camber.
    Rotate the left side counterclockwise. Rotate the right side clockwise.
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    To decrease camber.
    Rotate the left side clockwise. Rotate the right side counterclockwise.
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  4. Tighten two new flange nuts.
    CAUTION: While holding the bolt side, tighten the nut to the specified torque.
    NOTE: First, tighten the adjusting bolt (upper side) to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)

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