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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1979MONZA 2+2, 2.5L ENG VIN 9, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEPROCEDURESWHEEL ALIGNMENT (PRE-ALIGNMENT)CAMBER

1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Standard Trans

Wheel Alignment (Pre-Alignment): Camber

1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Standard TransSECTION Camber

Camber is the tilting of the wheel, outward at either top or bottom, as viewed from the front of vehicle. See Fig 1.

WHEEL LUG NUTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application		Ft. Lbs.
American Motors		75
Buick
	Riviera	100
	1/2" studs	100
	7/16" Studs	80
	All Others	80
Cadillac		100
Chevrolet
	Monza Aluminum	90
	Camaro Aluminum	120
	Impala and Caprice Wagon	100
	All Others	80
Chrysler Corp.
	Omni, Horizon	80
	All Others	85
Ford Motor Co.		80-105
Oldsmobile
	88 Wagon, 98, Toronado	100
	Cutlass Aluminum	90
	All Others	80
Pontiac
	Aluminum	90
	All Others	80

When wheels tilt outward at the top (from centerline of vehicle), camber is said to be positive. When wheels tilt inward at the top, camber is said to be negative. Amount of tilt is measured in degrees from vertical.

Fig 1: Determining Camber Angle
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.