Lower control arm

2004 GMC ENVOY
196,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JITHS2018
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I have changed upper arm and ball joint and now the lower arm, but the tire is now cambered in and. I do not understand how to correct this issue.
Mar 25, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Is this two or four wheel drive? there are adjustments on the front end that need to be performed after this type of repair.

I can show you the adjustments but you will need a shop that can perform an alignment to square up the front end.

Roy
Mar 25, 2018 at 1:58 PM
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JITHS2018
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It is two wheel drive and I just need it drivable so i can get it aligned the top of the tire is dramatically tilted in.
Mar 25, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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Okay, was the wheel tilted in prior to the repair?

Roy
Mar 25, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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The adjustment for the camber is the lower control arm mounting bolts. they are on eccentric that you turn and that will re position the wheel. this adjustment is done with the wheel jacked up.

Roy

Front caster and camber adjustment:
The caster and camber adjustments are made by loosening the lower control arm adjustment bolts and repositioning the lower control arm.

Important: Before adjusting the caster and camber angles, jounce the front bumper three times to allow the vehicle to return to normal height.

Measure and adjust the caster and the camber with the vehicle at curb height. The front suspension Z dimension and the rear suspension D dimension are indicated in trim heights.
1. For an accurate reading, do not push or pull on the tires during the alignment process.
Mar 25, 2018 at 5:05 PM