Repair Instructions; Measuring Wheel Alignment; Front Caster And Camber Adjustment - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

Suspension
Repair Instructions
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Measuring Wheel Alignment
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Satisfactory vehicle operation may occur over a wide
range of alignment settings. If settings vary beyond
the specifications, correct the alignment angles.
1. Measure the front alignment angles.
2. Install the alignment equipment according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
3. Jounce the front and rear bumpers lightly
three times in order to normalize the suspension
prior to measuring the angles.
4. Measure the alignment angles and record the
readings. If adjustments are required, make the
adjustments in the following order:
4.1.
The camber
4.2. The caster
4.3. The toe
Front Caster and Camber Adjustment
Tools
Required
J 38658 Caster/Camber Adjusting Tool
1. Befor~ making any adjustments. to the caster or
camber, jounce the front bumper three times in
order to allow the vehicle to return to the normal
height.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General
Information.
3. Loosen the lower control arm nuts.
4. Install the J 38658 to the holes in the lower
control arm (2) and front crossmember (1 ).
5.
Adjust the camber by rotating the turnbuckle on
J38658.
• Rotating the turnbuckle clockwise will increase
the camber.
• Rotating the turnbuckle counterclockwise will
decrease the camber.
6. Install the J 38658 to the holes in the lower
control arm (1) and the front crossmember (2).
• Rotating the turnbuckle clockwise will increase
the caster.
• Rotating the turnbuckle counterclockwise will
decrease the caster.
7.
Adjust caster by rotating the turnbuckle on the
J38658.
8. Remove the J 38658 from the holes.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
9. Tighten the lower control arm nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm nuts to
100 N·m (74 lb
ft).
10. Lower the vehicle.
Wheel Alignment 3-11
J 38658
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J 38658
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