Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 65

NOTE: The original (non-grooved) mounting bolt
(3) lies through the center of the hole (1), between
the “bat wings” (c).

5. Camber Adjustment – The adjustment bolts are

designed to work in conjunction with “bat wing”
holes that are formed into the inner metal of the
lower control arm bushing (1) allowing for lower
control arm movement approximately 0.3° in either
direction.

To achieve more positive camber, refer to (a) in
the figure. Move the control arm or tension strut
in the desired direction, then insert the adjust-
ment bolt (2) with a washer installed through the
round hole in the engine cradle and bat wing
hole (1) in the bushing inner metal.

To achieve more negative camber, refer to (b) in
the figure. Move the control arm or tension strut
in the desired direction, then insert the adjust-
ment bolt (2) with a washer installed through the
round hole in the engine cradle and bat wing
hole (1) in the bushing inner metal.

NOTE: The original (non-grooved) mounting bolt
(3) lies through the center of the hole (1), between
the “bat wings” (c).

6. Caster Adjustment – The adjustment bolts are

designed to work in conjunction with “bat wings”
that are formed into the engine cradle (1) allowing
for tension strut movement approximately 0.3° in
either direction.

To achieve more positive caster, refer to (a) in
the figure. Move the tension strut in the desired
direction, then insert the adjustment bolt (2) with
a washer installed through the bat wing hole in
the engine cradle (1) and the round hole in the
bushing inner metal.

To achieve more negative caster, refer to (b) in
the figure. Move the tension strut in the desired
direction, then insert the adjustment bolt (2) with
a washer installed through the bat wing hole in
the engine cradle (1) and the round hole in the
bushing inner metal.

7. Start a NEW nut and a washer (on RWD vehicles) on the end of the mounting bolt by hand, then while holding

the head of the bolt stationary, install the nut. Do not tighten the nut at this time.

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8. Lower the vehicle to curb position. Jounce the rear, then the front of the vehicle an equal amount of times.

9. Using a crowfoot wrench, tighten the adjustment bolt nut to 176 N·m (130 ft. lbs.) torque while holding the bolt

stationary.

10. Lower control arm adjustment bolt only – Reinstall the stabilizer bar and heat shields.

11. Measure camber and caster. If camber and caster are not within specifications, inspect the suspension compo-

nents for any signs of damage or bending. If camber and caster (and cross-camber and cross-caster) are within
specifications, proceed with TOE to check and adjust toe.

12. Install the belly pan. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/BELLY PAN - INSTALLATION)

TOE

CAUTION: If the steering wheel is excessively off-center while driving, outside of Chassis specifications,
inadvertent ESP activations may occur on a vehicle so equipped.

1. Center the steering wheel and lock in place using a steering wheel clamp.

NOTE: When performing the toe adjustment procedure, set rear toe to specifications before setting front
toe.

2. If rear toe is not within specifications, perform the REAR TOE procedure below.

3. If front toe is not within specifications, perform the FRONT TOE procedure below.

4. Remove the steering wheel clamp.

5. Remove the alignment equipment.

6. Road test the vehicle to verify the steering wheel is straight and the vehicle does not wander or pull.

REAR TOE

NOTE: Perform the following procedure to each side of the vehicle as necessary.

1. Loosen the cam bolt nut securing the toe link to the

rear crossmember (front of rear crossmember) just
enough to rotate the cam bolt (1).

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NOTE: When adjusting rear toe, the eccentric
lobes on the toe adjustment cam bolts and wash-
ers are not to be facing downward. The lobes
should only be facing upward or up to 90° to one
side or the other from the 12 O’clock position.

2. Rotate the cam bolt head on the opposite side

(rear) of the crossmember in either direction until
the preferred specification is obtained. (Refer to 2 -
SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - SPECIFICA-
TIONS)

3. While holding the cam bolt (1) from turning, tighten

the cam bolt nut to specifications.

4. Adjust rear toe on opposite side of vehicle using

above procedure as necessary.

5. Once rear toe is set, proceed to FRONT TOE to set the vehicle’s front toe.

FRONT TOE

NOTE: Perform the following procedure to each side of the vehicle as necessary.

CAUTION: Do not twist the inner tie rod-to-steer-
ing gear boots during front wheel Toe adjustment.
Remove the boot clamps (2) at the inner tie rods
and make sure the boots move freely on the inner
tie rods.

1. AWD – Loosen the jam nut (1) at the inner-to-outer

tie rod (3-4) connection.

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2. RWD – Loosen the jam nut (3) at the inner-to-outer

tie rod (4-5) connection.

3. Grasp the inner tie rod at the hex and rotate as

necessary to adjust front toe to the preferred toe
specification. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL
ALIGNMENT - SPECIFICATIONS)

4. AWD – Tighten the tie rod jam nut (3) to 75 N·m

(55

ft.

lbs.)

torque

using

care

not

to

lose

adjustment.

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