DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
3. Using a round file, enlarge the bolt hole opening in the strut tower at the front and rear of the strut mounting holes on the left and right strut towers.
4. Pull out the guide pins,
5. File the excess metal to make the slotted holes.
6. Paint the exposed metal with rust preventive paint or primer.
7. Lower the front of the vehicle.
8. Install the strut attaching bolts, but do not tighten them at this time.
9. Adjust the caster by moving the top of the strut forward or rearward. A 1 mm (0.040 inch) position change at the tower is about equal to 0.1
degree change in caster. Set the caster to the required specification.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
10. Tighten the strut tower bolts.
Tighten the strut mounting bolts to 66 Nm (49 ft. lbs.).
11. Recheck the caster setting after tightening.
12. Readjust the caster setting if necessary.
Front Wheel Toe Adjustment
1. Loosen the jam nut (2) on the tie rod. Notice. Care must be taken so that the boots are not twisted when rotating the inner tie rod, or damage to the
boots may result.
2. Rotate the inner tie rod to the required toe specification setting.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Tighten the jam nut on the tie rods.
Tighten the jam nut to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
4. Recheck the toe settings after tightening the jam nut.
5. Readjust the toe setting if necessary.
