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Front Camber Adjustment

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Fig 1: Adjusting Front Camber

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Remove the strut lower bolt in order to inspect for an oblong strut lower hole (3). If the strut lower hole is oblong, loosen the strut upper bolt in order to allow for camber adjustment.
If the strut lower hole is NOT oblong, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement in Front Suspension.
2. Secure the strut in a vise.
3. File the strut lower hole laterally (3) in order to allow for camber adjustment.
4. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement in Front Suspension.
5. Install the strut bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Adjust the camber.
Tighten: Tighten the strut lower nuts to 123 N.m (90 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.