Viper RT-10 V10-8.0L VIN E (1997)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Caster and Camber Adjustment
GENERAL INFORMATION
The camber and caster angles on the Viper are adjustable using cams located on the lower control arm bushing pivot bolts. Correct camber and
caster specifications are obtained by simultaneously rotating front and rear adjustment cams until lower control arm is correctly positioned.
CAUTION: Prior to any cam bolt rotation, locknuts must be loosened to ends of pivot bolt threads. This must be done to allow lower control arm
mounting brackets to be spread allowing free movement of bushings. If not done, serious bending of bracket, weld breakage of cam retainer,
fracturing of free cam and cam bolt shank or thread damage can occur. It may be necessary to tap bracket ears away from bushings to allow
unrestricted cam bolt movement.
CAMBER ANGLE
Camber angle adjustment involves the repositioning of the lower control arm pivot bolts using the adjustment cams. There are 2 cams located on
each lower control arm pivot bolt, 4 per each corner of the vehicle front and rear. Repositioning of the pivot bolt cams moves the lower ball joint
in or out to obtain the required camber specifications.
