2012 GMC Terrain FWD L4-2.4LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Camber Adjustment




Front Camber Adjustment

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

Factory service manual diagram




3. Remove the strut to knuckle nuts and bolts. Discard the nuts and bolts.

Factory service manual diagram




4. If the strut has not been previously modified, perform the following procedure:

1. Disconnect the strut from the knuckle.

Note:

* Maximum outboard adjustment-(increased negative camber) 2.0 mm of outboard elongation or to within 11.0 mm from outboard edge of lower strut clevis bracket, whichever comes first

* Maximum inboard adjustment-(increased positive camber) 4.0 mm of inboard elongation

* If filing the strut, paint the exposed metal with primer.

2. If increasing negative camber, remove material from the outside of the lower strut hole.

3. If decreasing negative camber, remove material from the inside of the lower strut hole.

Factory service manual diagram




5. Loosely install new strut to knuckle nuts and bolts.

Factory service manual diagram




6. Adjust the camber to specifications by moving the top of the wheel in or out as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications Wheel Alignment Specifications.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

7. Tighten strut to knuckle nuts and bolts to 180 Nm (133 lb ft).

8. Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

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When to See a Mechanic

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

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