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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Front Camber Adjustment

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Front Camber Adjustment
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Nuts & Bolts
    GM891540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the strut to knuckle nuts and bolts. Discard the nuts and bolts.
    4. Fig 2: Modifying Front Strut For Camber Angle Adjustment
    GM861569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If the strut has not been previously modified, perform the following procedure:
    1. Disconnect the strut from the knuckle.
    2. If increasing negative camber, remove material from the outside of the lower strut hole.
      IMPORTANT:
      • The strut mounting bracket consists of two layers of metal, file the inner layer no further than the slot in the outer layer.
      • If filing the strut, paint the exposed metal with primer.
    3. If decreasing negative camber, remove material from the inside of the lower strut hole.
    5. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Nuts & Bolts
    GM891540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosely install new strut to knuckle nuts and bolts.
    6. Fig 4: Adjusting Front Camber
    GM165165Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Adjust the camber to specifications by moving the top of the wheel in or out as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Tighten strut to knuckle nuts and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts and bolts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).

  8. Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
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