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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 Astra 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Front Camber Adjustment

    Note: The camber can only be set within a very limited range by the measures described below.

  1. Measure camber with computer-aided chassis alignment system.

    2. Note: The relevant front wheel must be freely suspended.

  2. Raise the vehicle at front.
  3. Remove the 2 bolted connections (1), spring strut support tube to steering knuckle.

    4. Object Number: 1940616 Size: SH
  4. Make the 2 bolted connections (1), spring strut support tube to steering knuckle.
    5. • Use the 2 new bolts.
    • Install the 2 new nuts.
  5. Pull the top of front wheel outwards (arrow) and adjust maximum positive camber.

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

    Note: Tighten with reduced torque to create clamping effect between spring strut and steering knuckle.

  6. Tighten the 2 bolted connections, spring strut support tube to steering knuckle.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolted connections to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    Note: Camber changes in "negative" direction - move front wheel by hand if necessary.

  7. Adjust the camber.
    8. • Slowly lower the vehicle onto the wheels.
    • Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
    • When the specification has been achieved, tighten the 2 bolted connections, spring strut support tube to steering knuckle in 3 stages.

    Tighten

        • Tighten the 2 bolted connections 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
        • Tighten the 2 new screwed joint 85 N·m (63 lb ft).
        • Continue to tighten the 2 new screw connection 75 degrees plus 15 degrees.
  8. Rock the vehicle several times.

    9. Object Number: 1940627 Size: SH
  9. Inspect the camber setting again.