Aztek V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Alignment
Front Camber Adjustment
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the strut lower bolt in order to inspect for an oblong strut lower hole (3). If the strut lower hole is oblong, loosen the strut upper bolt in
order to allow for camber adjustment.
If the strut lower hole is NOT oblong, perform the following steps:
3.1.
Remove the strut from the vehicle.
3.2.
Secure the strut in a vise.
3.3.
File the strut lower hole laterally (3) in order to allow for camber adjustment.
3.4.
Install the strut to the vehicle.
3.5.
Install the strut bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Adjust the camber.
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Tighten the strut lower nuts to 123 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.
Front Wheel Toe Adjustment
1. Remove the power steering gear seal small clamps.
2. Ensure that the steering wheel is centered and the wheels are in the straight ahead position.
3. Loosen the left and right tie rod jam nuts (2).
Important: Ensure that the number of threads showing on both inner tie rod ends are approximately equal.
