Focus L4-2.0L (2009)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Camber and Caster Adjustment - Front
Camber and Caster Adjustment - Front
Camber Adjustment
1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the camber settings.
2. NOTE: By loosening the strut rod nut and either pushing the strut inboard or pulling it outboard the camber can be adjusted by approximately
0.25 degree.
Loosen the strut rod nut.
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To make a negative camber adjustment, loosen the strut rod nut and push the strut inboard.
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To make a positive camber adjustment, loosen the strut rod nut and pull the strut outboard.
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Tighten the nut to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
3. To make a positive camber adjustment, loosen the wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt with the vehicle supported by the subframe. This will allow the strut
to sit on the wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt.
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Tighten the bolt to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
4. To make a negative camber adjustment, loosen the wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt with the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire. This will allow
the struts weight to fully lift up on the wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt.
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Tighten the bolt to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
5. Check and if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to Toe Adjustment - Front See: Toe Adjustment - Front.
Cross Camber Adjustment
1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the camber settings.
2. Loosen the 4 subframe rearward bolts and the 2 subframe forward bolts approximately 2 or 3 turns (720-1080 degrees of rotation).
