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Front Camber Adjustment
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Front Camber Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING - AZTEK & RENDEZVOUS .
- Remove the tire and wheel.
- Remove the strut lower bolt in order to inspect for an oblong strut lower hole (3). If the strut lower hole is oblong, loosen the strut upper bolt in order to allow for camber adjustment.
If the strut lower hole is NOT oblong, perform the following steps:
- 3.1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
- 3.2. Secure the strut in a vise.
- 3.3. File the strut lower hole laterally (3) in order to allow for camber adjustment.
- 3.4. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
- 3.5. Install the strut bolts.
- Adjust the camber.
Tighten
Tighten the strut lower nuts to 123 N.m (91 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.
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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.