204-00-1 Suspension System — General Information 204-00-1
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Camber Adjustment — Front
1. NOTE: If camber adjustment is necessary to
resolve a vehicle alignment issue, then slotting
the strut at the lower mounting plate and
installing cam bolts is an acceptable method.
This procedure should not be routinely
performed with all alignments and only after
all other possible sources have been inspected
and corrected as necessary.
Remove the strut and spring assembly. For
additional information, refer to Section 204-01.
3. Install the strut and spring assembly using cam
2. Using a suitable grinding tool, enlarge the bolts (4R33-2B236-AA) and new nuts in place
strut-to-wheel spindle lower mounting holes as of the regular strut-to-wheel spindle bolts and
indicated by the etchings in the strut lower flag nuts. For additional information, refer to
mount. Section 204-01.
• Do not enlarge the holes any more than • Do not tighten the cam bolts until the
indicated by the etchings on the strut mount. alignment has been corrected.
• Remove any burrs.
4. Using the cam bolts, adjust the front camber
• Clean and paint any exposed metal.
until it is within the correct specifications.
• Tighten the nuts to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
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Last updated: 7/29/2004 2005 Mustang, 12/2004