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Front Camber Adjustment

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    Fig 1: Front Strut Components
    GM2497931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    DO NOT grind the front strut bores for the bolts to allow adjustment of the front camber. There are service bolts available to allow the front camber to be adjusted, if needed.

  1. If the front camber is out of specifications, perform the following:
    • Remove the front strut to steering knuckle nuts (1) and the bolts (2).
    • Replace the front strut to steering knuckle bolts (2) with the service bolts.
    • Install the service bolts and adjust the front camber to specifications. Wheel Alignment Specifications 
  2. Tighten the front strut to steering knuckle nuts. Strut Assembly Removal and Installation