F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
12. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.
13. Check camber and set toe according to alignment procedure.
CASTER
The caster angle on a leaf spring type suspension can be adjusted by either installing new camber adjusters for the upper ball joint stud or inserting a
shim between the spring and axle. Shims are available in zero-degree, one-degree and two-degree increments. The zero-degree shim is used to adjust
side-to-side height.
1. To adjust caster, raise the vehicle and support the front axles on safety stands.
CAUTION: If possible, caster adjustment should always be done on the right front axle to avoid changing front driveshaft alignment.
2. Loosen U-bolt nuts and separate spring from axle.
3. Install caster shims between spring and axle.
a. Position the thin edge of the shim toward the front of the vehicle to increase caster, thin edge to the rear to decrease caster.
b. Caster shims installed on the left axle will change the front driveshaft angle. If a caster shim is used on the left axle, driveshaft angles must be
checked and conform to specifications. Always attempt to correct side-to-side caster variations by adjusting the right axle caster.
4. Tighten U-bolt nuts until all nuts contact cap. Tighten nuts to 204-282 Nm (150-210 ft. lbs.).
