FAQ for Camber and Alignment Kit Repair
Q: What kind of tools will be required before adjusting the Front Camber (FE7)?
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The tools required include J 38601 Camber Adjustment Tool.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the strut mounting bolts?
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It is 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to adjust the Front Caster (FE7)?
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The proper way is to remove the top strut mounting bolts, separate the strut from the inner wheelhouse, enlarge the bolt hole opening in the strut tower, pull out the guide pins, paint the exposed metal, install the strut attaching bolts, and adjust the caster.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed before adjusting the Rear Toe (FE7)?
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You shall complete the left and right rear toe adjustments separately, per wheel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while aligning the Measuring Wheel?
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When Performing adjustments to vehicles requiring a 4-wheel alignment, you shall set the rear wheel alignment angles first to obtain proper front alignment angles.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What kind of tools will be required before adjusting the Front Camber (FE1, FE3)?
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The tools required include J 39601 Camber Adjustment Tool.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while adjusting the Front Camber (FE7)?
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It may be necessary to grind the lower bolt hole on the strut to achieve a proper camber setting. If camber specification is not achieved by this procedure check for bent or worn parts.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noted when adjusting the Front Camber (FE1, FE3)?
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You must not allow bolts to turn, and this will ruin the serrated shoulder.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before measuring the trim heights?
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You shall set the tire pressures to the pressure shown on the certification label, check the fuel level, add additional weight if necessary to simulate a full tank, close the doors and the hood, and measure all dimensions vertically to the ground.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to adjust the Front Wheel Toe?
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The proper way is to loosen the jam nut, rotate the inner tie rod to the required toe specification setting, tighten the jam nut on the tie rods, and recheck the toe settings after tightening the jam nut.
By BobGM Specialist
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