- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Remove the strut lower bolt in order to inspect for an oblong strut lower hole (3). If the strut lower hole is oblong, loosen the strut upper bolt in order to allow for camber adjustment.
If the strut lower hole is NOT oblong,
perform the following steps:
3.1. | Remove the upper strut bolt and separate the lower part of the strut from the steering knuckle. |
3.2. | File the strut lower hole laterally (3) in order to allow for camber adjustment. |
3.3. | Move the strut back in to position with the steering knuckle. |
- Install the strut bolts, but do not fully tighten them.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Adjust the camber and tighten the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the strut lower nuts to 123 N·m (91 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Lower the vehicle.