Front camber plates / strut mounts / alignment kit installation instructions
applies to part numbers 72070, 72080, 72090


Professional installation recommended
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BMW Front Camber/Caster Correction Strut Mount

1. Always check for loose or worn parts, tire pressure and tire wear.
2. Raise vehicle by standard jack points. Remove front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove strut assembly from vehicle by following manufacturer's recommended procedure.
4. Compress coil spring using manufacturer's recommended procedure and follow all safety precautions. Remove strut nut and upper mounting plate leaving upper spring seat and thick washer (if equipped) on spring.
5. Lightly pack new bearing with all purpose grease and transfer concave washer from bottom of old bearing to new bearing.
6. Install lower mount with bearing (#1) onto strut. Install original strut nut onto strut shaft and tighten to manufacturer's specifications. Remove spring compressor.
7. Install small cover plate (#2) so numbers around center hole are visible. Use four button head cap screws (#3) to secure plate and torque to 15-18 lb-ft.
8. Install top plate (#4) using table below to determine proper position of small lower plate (#2). Secure with four socket head cap screws (#5) along with four-hole washer (#6).
Note: The mount is offset for .5 degree caster change OR additional camber change with no caster change. Refer to the table below for installation position.
9. Reinstall strut into vehicle following manufacturer's recommended procedure making sure top plate is in proper position for right or left side.
10. To adjust camber, raise vehicle by body, loosen four socket head cap screws and slide strut. Torque screws to 15-18 lb-ft.
Always check for proper clearance between suspension components and other components of the vehicle.
11. Recheck alignment readings, adjust toe, and road test vehicle.