Adjustment Procedure
- Before performing any adjustment affecting the wheel alignment, refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
- Install the service only camber adjusting bolt (3) (M10x1.5x40) into the threaded hole at the top of the knuckle and gentle tighten until it is snug against the strut body.
- Loosen the strut to the knuckle bolts (2). Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (With FE5)Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (Without FE5) .
- Adjust the front camber to specifications using the camber adjusting bolt (3), refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
- Tighten the strut-to-knuckle nuts (1) to:
- First Pass: 80 N.m (59 lb ft)
- Final Pass: plus 180 degrees
- Remove the service only camber adjusting bolt (3).
- Adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment (with N41) Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment (with NV9) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
After adjusting the front camber, it is necessary to adjust the front toe.