Impala V8-5.3L (2008)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Camber Adjustment
Front Camber Adjustment
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle and provide suitable support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the front and the rear axles. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and
Tires/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Suspension Strut/Strut, Strut Component, and Spring
Replacement) .
4. Place the strut in a vise and file the hole lateral - oblong. Compare the appearance of the holes before filing (2) with after filing (3).
5. File the lower strut-to-knuckle attaching hole for a front camber adjustment .
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
1. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension
Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Suspension Strut/Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement) .
Tighten the strut-to-knuckle nuts as far as to allow movement of the knuckle.