Firebird V8-350 5.7L VIN P SFI (1996)
Fig. 2 Front Camber Adjustment Tool Installation
1. Jounce front bumper three times to allow vehicle to return to normal ride height, then raise and support vehicle.
2. Loosen front lower control arm nuts, then install camber/caster adjuster tool No. J 38658, or equivalent, to slot holes in lower control arm and
front crossmember, Fig. 2.
3. Adjust camber to specifications by rotating turnbuckle on camber/caster adjuster. Clockwise increases caster, counterclockwise decreases caster.
4. Remove camber/caster adjuster, then torque front lower control arm nuts to 96 ft. lbs.
Front Toe Adjustment
Toe adjustments are made separately at each individual wheel.
1. Ensure steering wheel is set in a straight ahead position within +/- 3.5 degrees.
2. Loosen nut on inner tie rod, then adjust toe to specifications. Left and right toe adjustment should be equal within +/- 0.2 degrees.
3. Ensure steering gear boot is not twisted, then torque inner tie rod nut to 35 ft. lbs.
