Caster Adjustment

CAUTION:

NOTE:

The camber and caster change largely if the front cam is adjusted due to the suspension construction. If the rear cam is adjusted, the caster largely, however, the camber barely changes. Therefore, adjust the camber (front cam) and then the caster (rear cam) to adjust the alignment efficiently.

Loosen the installation nut of the adjusting cam bolt (front lower arm rear side).

Fig 1: Loosening Adjusting Cam Bolt
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Rotate the adjusting cam bolt in either direction to adjust the caster.

Fig 2: Rotating Adjusting Cam Bolt Direction

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STANDARD SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

Vehicle height⁽¹⁾

Caster

361-370 {14.2-14.5}

6°31'

371-380 {14.6-14.9}

6°18'

381-390 {15.0-15.3}

6°06'

391-400 {15.4-15.7}

5°53'

401-410 {15.8-16.1}

5°40'

⁽¹⁾	From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})

SPORT SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

Vehicle height⁽¹⁾

Caster

354-363 {13.9-14.2}

6°41'

364-373 {14.3-14.6}

6°28'

374-383 {14.7-15.0}

6°16'

384-393 {15.1-15.4}

6°03'

394-403 {15.5-15.8}

5°50'

⁽¹⁾	From the end of the rear fender to the center of the wheel (mm {in})

CASTER CAM BOLT ADJUSTMENT ROTATION

	Left wheel	Right wheel
Increase	Counterclockwise	Clockwise
Decrease	Clockwise	Counterclockwise

NOTE:

Refer to the following figure for the adjusting amount per one graduation.

Fig 3: Adjusting Amount Per One Graduation
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Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque

117.7-137.3 N.m {12.1-14.0 kgf.m, 86.9- 101.2 ft.lbf}
Adjust the camber and total toe-in.