I had new tires put on and the alignment checked, It is out of alignment and needs the 5140876aa bolts installed, the place that did the alignment wanted to much for the bolts and would not quote me a price to install the bolts. So I am going to install them my self and then have it aligned. My question is which way do I install the washer ? my left wheel is a -1.7 and my right wheel is -0.8 on camber. also somewhere I have seen that only 1 bolt per side is needed . Can anyone answer my question ?
Thanks !!

 

It's two bolts per side, I KNOW that because I had it done this past fall.
But I had them put on for me, can't help you anymore than that!

 

The lower control arm is in a "Y" shape, with the top of the "Y" on the engine side of the car, and the bottom at the wheel. The side of the top of the "Y" that faces the front of the car is the bolt that adjusts the camber, and the side that is toward the rear of the car adjusts the caster.

With the alignment bolts, you get about .3 to .5 degrees change. I installed mine, and you can manhandle the control arms with a crow bar a little to get some variation. I've seen posted on the forum several different accounts for how much change the bolts give for camber.

To reduce negative camber, install the washers with the protrusions on the wheel side.
To increase negative camber, install the washers with the protrusions on the engine side.

On the left side, you said you have -1.7 of camber, so install the washers with the protrusions toward the wheel. This should get you to -1.2 to -1.4.

You said the right side is -.8, so install the washers with the protrusions toward the engine. This should get you to -1.1 to -1.3.

Make sure both washers are seated into the detents in the frame when tightening. You have to manually move the control arm with some type of pry-bar, and the washers can get bumped out of their indentations.

If you are going to do it yourself, make sure you have good jack stands, because you may be moving the car some by forcing the control arms into place.

Good luck, and remember the second side will take about 1/2 the time as the first.

 

 

Thanks,
I have my bolts coming on wed. and will install this weekend.
Thanks for the info !!

 

The bolt closer is the one to adjust?

 

I installed the bolts in the front bushings, but if I don't replace the rear bolts the same direction wont it change the caster ?

Thanks

 

I only did the camber bolts and my caster was still in spec. You can get a free alignment check and see where you end up. If the caster is out then you can get a couple more bolts and install as needed.

 

Double post

 

I wouldn't do the OEM bolts again, I would use a KMAC kit to allow for full adjustability without removing bolts.

 

Installed the bolts and took for alignment, all went well,

Thanks