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How do you adjust the camber on a 1990 chevy k1500 4x4?

To adjust the camber on a 1990 Chevy K1500 4x4, you will need the following tools:

* A floor jack

* Jack stands

* A camber gauge

* A socket wrench set

* A pry bar

Step 1: Park the truck on a level surface and apply the parking brake.

Step 2: Use the floor jack to lift the front of the truck until the wheels are off the ground.

Step 3: Place the jack stands under the truck to support it and lower the truck onto them.

Step 4: Remove the lug nuts and take off the front wheels.

Step 5: Locate the camber adjustment bolts. The camber adjustment bolts are located on the upper and lower control arms. There will be two bolts on each arm, for a total of four.

Step 6: Use a socket wrench set loosen the camber adjustment bolts.

Step 7: Use a pry bar to pry up or pry down on the control arms, as needed, to adjust the camber. Camber is measured in degrees. The camber specification for a 1990 Chevy K1500 is -0.5 degrees.

Step 8: Tighten the camber adjustment bolts while holding the alignment to specification with the pry bar.

Step 9: Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the other side.

Step 10: Replace the wheels and lug nuts, then lower the truck to the ground.