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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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Front end alignment problems

What do I do if the caster is out on my Maxima? The camber is right on, but the vehicle pulls left. When having it aligned, the measurements indicated that the left caster is less positive by about 0.8 degree. I know the factory does not specify adjustment specs for the camber or caster. I saw what you said about having the mechanic adjust the lower strut bolt to adjust the camber, but is there a way to adjust the caster?
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 12:07 PM
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Caster cannot be adjusted. If your caster is off, something is bent. Most likely it's your lower contorl arm.
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 12:16 PM
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Is the lower control arm a replaceable part?


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Caster cannot be adjusted. If your caster is off, something is bent. Most likely it's your lower contorl arm.
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Is the lower control arm a replaceable part?


yes
Old Mar 27, 2003 | 05:05 AM
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Are they expensive? Because my car is pulling to the left also, and I'm going to take it to FASHIZL (hopefully soon) to get the alignment fixed, maybe I have the same problem...Hope it aint too much, I'm broke!
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