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Camber and Caster Adjustment - 4x2 > < Wheel Alignment Angles
Suspension System - General Information - Camber and Caster Adjustment—4x4 Ranger 2006.5 (05/2006-)
General Procedures

  1. Loosen the upper arm shaft bolt and insert or remove adjustment shims to provide the correct angle.
    No. Thickness (mm)
    1 1.0 {0.039}
    2 1.6 {0.063}
    3 2.0 {0.079}
    4 3.2 {0.126}
    5 4.0 {0.157}
    6 0.6 {0.024}
    7 1.0 {0.039}
    8 1.6 {0.063}
    9 2.0 {0.079}
    10 3.2 {0.126}
    11 4.0 {0.157}
    • Shims No.1—5 are used on either side. Do not use more than two.
    • Shims No.6—11 are used at the front and rear of either sides. Do not use more than one.
    • Camber (Shims No.1—5): A change of shim thickness of 1 mm {0.039 in} results as follows:
    Shim thickness Variation/1 mm {0.039 in}
    Add Negative 15'
    Reduce Positive 15'
    • Caster (Shims No.6—11): A change of shim thickness (at front or rear only) of 1 mm {0.039 in} results as follows:
    Shim thickness Variation/1 mm {0.039 in}
    Front side Add Increase 30'
    Reduce Decrease 30'
    Rear side Add Decrease 30'
    Reduce Increase 30'
  1. After adjustment, tighten the upper arm shaft bolt to the specified torque.
    • Tightening torque 150—172 Nm {15.3 - 17.5 kgf m, 111 - 126 ft lbf}.
  1. Confirm the front wheel alignment as in the specification.
    • If not within the specification, adjust the front wheel alignment again.

Camber and Caster Adjustment - 4x2 > < Wheel Alignment Angles