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Suspension System - General Information - Camber and Caster Adjustment
General Procedures
NOTES:
The camber and caster adjustment for the left-hand side is shown, the procedure for adjusting the right-hand side is
similar.
This procedure must be carried out using a 4-post ramp.
Adjustments to the camber will affect the toe settings. Therefore, the camber and toe may need to be adjusted at the
same time to achieve the correct settings.
Adjustments to the camber may affect the caster settings. Therefore, the caster will need to be checked, and adjusted as
necessary.
All vehicles
1. Vehicles with air suspension.
For additional information, refer to: Air Suspension Manual Tight
Tolerance Setting Mode (204-05, General Procedures).
2. Check the rear toe adjustment.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Adjust as necessary.
3. Check the front toe adjustment.
For additional information, refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Adjust as necessary.
4. Check the camber and caster settings. Follow the equipment
manufacturer's instructions.
5. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Loosen the tie-rod end lock nut.
Clean and lubricate the lock nut and tie-rod threads.
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6. NOTES:
Do not allow the tie-rod end or steering gear boot to twist
when the tie-rod is rotated.
Left-hand, shown right-hand similar.
Rotate the tie-rod to adjust the toe.
Vehicles requiring camber adjustment
7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Loosen the rear lower arm lock nut.
8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt to adjust the camber.
9. Check the camber and toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's
instructions. Adjust as necessary.
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10. NOTES:
Make sure the camber adjustment cam bolt does not
rotate.
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Tighten the rear lower arm lock nut.
Tighten to 175 Nm.
Vehicles requiring caster adjustment
11.
12.
13. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Loosen the front lower arm lock nut.
NOTES:
Adjustments to the caster will affect the toe settings.
Therefore, the caster and toe may need to be adjusted at the
same time to achieve the correct settings.
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Rotate the caster adjustment cam bolt to adjust the caster.
NOTES:
Make sure the caster adjustment cam bolt does not
rotate.
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Tighten the caster adjustment cam bolt lock nut.
Tighten to 175 Nm.
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14. NOTES:
Make sure the tie-rod or tie-rod end does not rotate.
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Tighten the tie-rod end lock nut
Tighten to 55 Nm.
15. NOTE: Make sure that all fixings are torqued to the correct
specification.
Check the caster and toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's
instructions. Adjust as necessary.
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Suspension System - General Information - Four-Wheel Alignment
General Procedures
CAUTIONS:
Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.
Make sure the tire pressures are within specification.
Make sure that only the manufacturers' recommended four wheel alignment equipment is used.
Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.
1. For wheel alignment information, refer to the suspension specification
section.
For additional information, refer to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Specifications).
2. Check the tie rod ends, suspension joints, wheel bearings and wheels
and tires for damage, wear and free play.
Adjust or repair any worn, damaged or incorrectly adjusted
components.
3. Check and adjust tire pressures.
4. Position the vehicle on a calibrated, level, vehicle lift.
5. Vehicles with air suspension.
For additional information, refer to: Air Suspension Manual Tight
Tolerance Setting Mode (204-05, General Procedures).
6. Release the vehicle parking brake.
7. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check
the wheel alignment.
8. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar. To
adjust, loosen the toe link locknuts. www.JagDocs.com
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9. CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.
NOTES:
Both tie rods must be rotated by an equal amount.
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Adjust the rear toe.
10. Tighten the toe link locknuts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).
11.
12. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
To adjust the caster, loosen the front lower arm lock nuts.
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Rotate the caster adjustment cam bolt.
13. CAUTION: Make sure the caster adjustment bolt does not rotate
while the lock nut is being tightened.
Tighten the caster adjustment cam bolt nut.
Tighten the nut and bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
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14.
15. CAUTION: Adjustments made to the camber setting will
affect the front toe setting. Therefore , the camber and toe
may need to be adjusted at the same time.
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
To adjust the camber, loosen the rear lower arm lock nuts.
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt.
16. CAUTION: Make sure the camber adjustment bolt does not rotate
while the lock nut is being tightened.
Tighten the camber adjustment cam bolt nut.
Tighten the nut and bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
17. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
To adjust, loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
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18. CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.
NOTES:
Both tie rods must be rotated by an equal amount.
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Adjust the front toe.
19. Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).
20. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check
the wheel alignment.