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Ford Fusion: Suspension System - General Information / Front Camber Adjustment. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Wheel Alignment System

Adjustment

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: 2013 Model Year Vehicles

  1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front camber.
    Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A) .
  1. NOTE: Support the wheel spindle using mechanic's wire.

    Turn the component Counterclockwise (CCW) through 2 complete turns.
Ford Fusion. Front Camber Adjustment. General Procedures
  1. NOTE: Adjustment from maximum inboard to maximum outboard is .5 °.

    Move the wheel knuckle assembly inboard or outboard to adjust front camber as necessary.
Ford Fusion. Front Camber Adjustment. General Procedures
  1. Tighten the strut-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
    Torque: 173 lb.ft (235 Nm)
Ford Fusion. Front Camber Adjustment. General Procedures
  1. Install the wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A) .
  1. Recheck alignment to verify camber change and adjust front toe if necessary.
    Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).

Adjustment

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: 2014 And Newer Model Year Vehicles

  1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front camber.
    Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A) .
  1. NOTE: Support the wheel spindle using mechanic's wire.

    Remove and discard the strut-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
Ford Fusion. Front Camber Adjustment. General Procedures
    1. NOTE: Replace bolts and nuts with new service bolts and nuts.

      NOTE: Original equipment bolts are splined, service bolts are smooth and smaller in diameter.

      NOTE: Do not fully tighten the strut-to-spindle bolts and nuts until the alignment has been corrected.

      Install the 2 new service strut-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts and tighten until snug.
    1. NOTE: Adjustment from maximum inboard to maximum outboard is .5 °.

      Move the wheel knuckle assembly inboard or outboard to adjust front camber as necessary.
Ford Fusion. Front Camber Adjustment. General Procedures
  1. Tighten the strut-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
    Torque: 173 lb.ft (235 Nm)
Ford Fusion. Front Camber Adjustment. General Procedures
  1. Install the wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A) .
  1. Recheck alignment to verify camber change and adjust front toe if necessary.
    Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).

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