F 250 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Caster and Camber
1. Loosen the nuts to a point where the upper suspension arm joints are snug.
2. To increase caster and camber, use the following steps.
(1) To increase caster, move the front of the upper control arm outboard and move the rear of the upper control arm inboard.
(2) To increase camber, move the upper control arm outboard equally.
NOTE: A pry bar can be used between the upper control arm and the frame pocket to aid in moving the arm.
3. To decrease caster and camber, use the following steps.
1
To decrease caster, move the front of the upper control arm inboard and move the rear of the upper control arm outboard.
2
To decrease camber, move the upper control arm inboard equally.
4. Set the caster and camber to specifications.
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If a caster increase of 0.9 degree is required, move the front of the upper control arm outboard by 3 notches and move the rear of the upper
control arm inboard by 3 notches.
NOTE: Each increment of the notches on the frame pocket represents 0.3 degree.
