Front Camber Adjustment

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Front Camber Adjustment
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    Fig 1: Reaching Around Tire Using Extension & Socket
    GM165158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Reach around the tire, using the appropriate extension and socket.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Front Strut & Knuckle
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  3. Loosen both strut to knuckle nuts just enough to allow for movement.
  4. Fig 3: Modifying Strut
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  5. If the strut has not been modified previously, perform the following steps before continuing with the wheel alignment:
    1. Disconnect the strut from the knuckle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
    2. File the lower hole until the outer flange slot matches the inner flange slot.
    3. Connect the strut to the knuckle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  6. Fig 4: Adjusting Front Camber
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  7. Adjust the camber to specification by moving the top of the wheel in or out. Refer to Wheel Alignment SpecificationsΒ .
  8. Fig 5: View Of Front Strut & Knuckle
    GM448946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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