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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Front Camber Adjustment

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Front Camber Adjustment
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    Fig 1: View Of 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
    GM448946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Loosen both strut to knuckle nuts just enough to allow for movement.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Lower Hole On Strut To Be Modified
    GM866401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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 .
    4. Fig 4: Illustrating Camber Adjustment
    GM165165Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Adjust the camber to specification by moving the top of the wheel in or out. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
    5. Fig 5: View Of Front Strut & Knuckle
    GM448946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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