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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001LUMINA V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTFRONT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J
Front Camber Adjustment
2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Front Camber Adjustment
- Tools Required
- J 36892 Strut Alignment Template
Important: Do not over-extend the drive axle. Do not lift the drive axle by the suspension.
1. Remove the three strut cover plate nuts.
2. Remove the strut cover plate.
3. Lift the front of the vehicle to just the point that the strut studs clear the strut tower.
4. Cover the top of the strut to catch metal filings.
Important: Paint the exposed metal.
5. Use the J 36892 to mark three holes.
6. File the three holes as follows (1):
- File inboard or outboard of the existing hole depending upon the camber requirement.
- Do not file more than 5 mm (0.2 inch) in either direction.
Important: Check the toe after changing the camber. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment and Rear Toe Adjustment.
1. Lower the front of the vehicle.
2. Guide the strut studs into the slotted holes.
3. Install the strut cover plate.
4. Install the three front strut cover plate nuts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Set the camber.
Tighten
Tighten the front strut cover plate nuts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
- J 36892 Strut Alignment Template
Important: Do not over-extend the drive axle. Do not lift the drive axle by the suspension.
1. Remove the three strut cover plate nuts.
2. Remove the strut cover plate.
3. Lift the front of the vehicle to just the point that the strut studs clear the strut tower.
4. Cover the top of the strut to catch metal filings.
Important: Paint the exposed metal.
5. Use the J 36892 to mark three holes.
6. File the three holes as follows (1):
- File inboard or outboard of the existing hole depending upon the camber requirement.
- Do not file more than 5 mm (0.2 inch) in either direction.
Important: Check the toe after changing the camber. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment and Rear Toe Adjustment.
1. Lower the front of the vehicle.
2. Guide the strut studs into the slotted holes.
3. Install the strut cover plate.
4. Install the three front strut cover plate nuts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Set the camber.
Tighten
Tighten the front strut cover plate nuts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.