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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 353 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT CASTER AND CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Front Caster and Camber Adjustment

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Front Caster and Camber Adjustment
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    NOTE: Caster measurements are now relative to ground.
  1. The caster and camber adjustments are made by rotating the offset cam bolt and the cam in the slotted frame bracket in order to reposition the control arm.
    2. NOTE: Before adjusting the caster and camber angles, jounce the front bumper 3 times to allow the vehicle to return to normal height. Measure and adjust the caster and the camber with the vehicle at curb height. The front suspension Z dimension is indicated in Trim Heights. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .
  2. For an accurate reading, do not push or pull on the tires during the alignment process.
    3. Fig 1: Determining The Caster Angle
    GM821576Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Determine the caster angle (2).
    4. Fig 2: Determining The Positive Camber Or Negative Camber
    GM365809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Determine the positive camber (2) or negative camber (3) angle.
  5. Remove the pinned adjusting cam insert. Do not reinstall the cam insert.
  6. Loosen the upper control arm cam adjustment bolts.
    7. Fig 3: Adjusting The Caster And The Camber Angle
    GM376758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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