Camber Adjustment - Front

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Camber Adjustment - Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Before carrying out a camber adjustment, check the tires for the correct pressure. Inspect the tires for incorrect wear or damage. Inspect the front suspension components for wear or damage.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle on hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the strut mount nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Strut Mount Nuts
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  3. CAUTION: Do not rotate the strut mount to any other position than 180 degrees from its original position; the arrow (located on top of the strut mount) must either point to the 3 o'clock or the 9 o'clock position.
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