Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Front Caster and Camber Adjustment
Front Caster and Camber Adjustment (4WD)
Important: Before adjusting the caster angle and camber angle, raise and release the front bumper. Do this twice in order to allow the vehicle to
return to a normal height. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
Use the cams on the upper control arm frame attaching bolts to adjust the caster and the camber.
To adjust the caster and the camber, loosen the upper control arm4o-frame attaching nuts. Rotate the cam by rotating the bolt head.
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Caster - To increase positive caster, move the front cam lobe inboard and move the rear cam lobe outboard.
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Camber - To increase positive camber, move the front and the rear cam lobes inboard.
Tighten the nuts after you select the proper cam position.
Front Toe Adjustment
Front Toe Adjustment
Tie rod adjuster parts often rust in service. Discard the nuts and the bolts if the torque required to remove the nut from the bolt exceeds 9 N.m (80 lb
in) after breakaway.
Apply penetrating oil between the clamp and the tube. Rotate the clamps until the clamps move freely. Install new bolts and nuts with the correct part
number if needed.
Change the length of the tie rods in order to increase or decrease toe-in. Use the threaded sleeve to change the length of the tie rods. When the tie rods
are mounted ahead of the steering knuckle, the rods must be decreased in length to increase toe-in or increased in length to decrease toe-in.
Perform the following steps to make front toe adjustments:
1. Set the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Perform the toe adjustments separately at each side.
