FAQ for Camber and Alignment Kit Repair
Q: What's the required torque for the rear suspension adjustment link lock nut when adjusting the rear toe?
A:
The required torque is 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before measuring the trim heights?
A:
You may need to 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, make sure the rear compartment is empty except for the spare tire and the vehicle is on a level surface, such as an alignment rack, close the doors and the hood, and all dimensions are measured vertical to the ground.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the required torque for the front tie rod jam nut when adjusting the front toe?
A:
The required torque is 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the required torque for the front lower control arm cam bolt nuts when maintaining the caster or camber setting?
A:
The required torque is 170 N.m (125 ft. lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the required torque for the rear lower control arm rear bolt nut when maintaining the camber setting?
A:
The required torque is 90 N.m (71 ft. lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the required torque for the rear lower control arm front bolt nut when maintaining the camber setting?
A:
The required torque is 145 N.m (107 ft. lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the procedure for measuring the front and rear alignment angles?
A:
The procedure is to install the alignment equipment, jounce the front and the rear bumpers 3 times before checking the wheel alignment, measure the alignment angles and record the readings, then adjust alignment angles to vehicle specification, if necessary.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended height for lifting the front bumper of the vehicle?
A:
The recommended height is about 38 mm (1.5 inches).
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