FAQ for Camber and Alignment Kit Repair
Q: What is the procedure for the Front Caster Adjustment (FE7)?
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The procedure is to remove the top strut mounting bolts, pull out the guide pins, paint the exposed metal with rust preventive paint or primer, install the strut attaching bolts, tighten the strut tower bolts, recheck the caster setting after tightening, and then readjust the caster setting if necessary.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when separating the strut from the knuckle?
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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.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is important when performing adjustments to vehicles requiring a 4-wheel alignment?
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When performing adjustments to vehicles requiring a 4-wheel alignment, set the rear wheel alignment angles first to obtain proper front alignment angles.
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01/11/2022 Q: What are the special tools for Alignment?
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The tool is the J 39601 camber adjustment tool.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when removing the tires and wheels.?
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Do not allow bolts to turn this will ruin the serrated shoulder.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the procedure for the Rear Toe Adjustment (FE7)?
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The procedure is to loosen the cam lock nut on the adjustment link, and then rotate the cam bolt using an 8 mm socket.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the procedure for the Front Camber (FE7) Adjustment?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the tires and wheels, separate the strut from the knuckle, replace the strut to the knuckle, install both the upper and lower bolts, remove the J 39601 camber adjustment tool, replace the tire and wheel, and then perform a wheel alignment.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the procedure for the D Height Measurement?
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The procedure is to lift upward on the rear bumper 38 mm (1.5 in) with the vehicle on a flat surface and then repeat the jouncing operation 2 more times for a total of 3 times.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the Front Camber Adjustment (FE7)?
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The procedure is to lift the front of the vehicle by the body, pull out the guide pins, file the excess meta, install the strut attaching bolts, adjust the caste, tighten the strut tower bolts, recheck the caster setting, and then readjust the caster setting if necessary.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the procedure for the Rear Toe Adjustment (FE1, FE3)?
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The procedure is to loosen the cam lock nut on the adjustment link, and then rotate the cam bolt using an 8 mm socket to adjust the toe.
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