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Camber And Caster

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  1. Measure camber and caster of both the right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to specification.

    Camber: Refer to  "WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*1)*6 ".

    NOTE: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.
    Fig 1: Measuring Camber And Caster
    G04204997Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. If outside of the specified value, adjust camber and caster using the adjusting bolts in the front lower link.
    CAUTION: After adjusting the camber then check the toe-in.
    NOTE: Camber changes about 3' (0.05°) minutes with each graduation of one adjusting bolt. Refer to table below for examples of lower link adjusting bolt effect on camber and caster.
    Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Bolt
    G04204998Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    ADJUSTING BOLT POSITION REFERENCE

    Rear adjusting bolt 1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 0 1 In 1 Out
    Front adjusting bolt 1 Out 1 In 1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 0
    Camber Degree minute (Decimal degree) 0' (0°) 0' (0°) 7'(0.12°) -7'(-0.12°) 3' (0.05°) - 3' (-0.05°) 3' (0.05°) - 3' (-0.05°)
    Caster Degree minute (Decimal degree) - 12'(-0.20°) 12'(0.20°) 0' (0°) 0' (0°) 6'(0.10°) -6'(-0.10°) -6'(-0.10°) 6'(0.10°)
  3. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
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