For 1990-2009 cars

The front camber adjustments are made by positioning the lower strut mount on the steering knuckle.

The steps outlined in this procedure are general requirements for properly setting the front camber.

The alignment equipment varies in design and capabilities, therefore, consult with the equipment manufacturer's guidelines prior to setting this angle.

### Removal Procedure

Caution: To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle at the opposite end from which components are being removed. This will reduce the possibility of the vehicle falling off the hoist.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake caliper bolts.
4. Remove the brake caliper and suspend the brake caliper.
5. Remove the lower strut mounting bolts.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

6. Install new lower strut mounting bolts from the front toward the rear of the vehicle. The lower strut mounting bolts use the angular-torque method of tightening, therefore, they become stretched and replacement is required.

Tighten
Tighten the new lower strut mounting bolts to approximately 20 N·m (15 lb ft) so the clamping effect is initiated. Tighten the bolts to specifications after the final adjustments are made.

7. Chase the brake caliper mounting threads in the steering knuckle to remove any residual locking compound.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the brake calipers.
2. Coat new brake caliper mounting bolts with 272 Threadlocker, GM P/N 12345493 or equivalent.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the new brake caliper mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft) + 37°.

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
5. Adjust the front camber to the proper setting.

Tighten
Tighten the lower strut bolts to 90 N·m (56 lb ft) + 53°.