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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Wheel Alignment 🢒 Front Camber Adjustment

    Object Number: 165158 Size: SH
  1. Reach around the tire, using the appropriate extension and socket.

    2. Object Number: 448946 Size: SH
  2. Loosen both strut to knuckle nuts just enough to allow for movement.

    3. Object Number: 866401 Size: SH
  3. If the strut has not been modified previously, perform the following steps before continuing with the wheel alignment:
    4. 3.1. Disconnect the strut from the knuckle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
    3.2. File the lower hole until the outer flange slot matches the inner flange slot.
    3.3. Connect the strut to the knuckle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.

    Object Number: 165165 Size: SH
  4. Adjust the camber to specification by moving the top of the wheel in or out. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.

    5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 448946 Size: SH
  5. Install the strut to knuckle nuts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).