I'm replacing the following front suspension components on a 2002 Mazda tribute: Control arms (with new ball joint and bushings), sway bar end-links, both strut assemblies (quick struts which includes the mount, bump stops, springs, etc.) and outer tie rod ends.
I'm in the process of putting it back together and noticed that there is no bolt on the strut assembly that sets camber-- my 1996 Maxima had an oblong bolt which a tab that once you removed the strut, you had to get an alignment to get camber corrected. The two bolts that hold the strut to the knuckle on this 2002 Tribute are simple through-bolts with no indication that they set camber at all. Is the camber a fixed value on this vehicle? If so, can I get away with just setting toe? I realize replacing the outer tie rod ends will certainly require the toe to be set properly, but I can do that myself.
Camber and caster are the ones I just prefer to send to the shop and have them do it on a machine. But if this is a fixed suspension where camber/caster is non-adjustable, I'd like to just set toe and call it a day-- the alignment was perfect before this work, it was just that the bushings and end-links were wore out and the vehicle would clunk at low speeds when hitting small bumps. I prefer to replace everything while I'm down there since the parts are cheap and this is a 190k mile vehicle.
Any input/info on the subject would be much appreciated!
I'm in the process of putting it back together and noticed that there is no bolt on the strut assembly that sets camber-- my 1996 Maxima had an oblong bolt which a tab that once you removed the strut, you had to get an alignment to get camber corrected. The two bolts that hold the strut to the knuckle on this 2002 Tribute are simple through-bolts with no indication that they set camber at all. Is the camber a fixed value on this vehicle? If so, can I get away with just setting toe? I realize replacing the outer tie rod ends will certainly require the toe to be set properly, but I can do that myself.
Camber and caster are the ones I just prefer to send to the shop and have them do it on a machine. But if this is a fixed suspension where camber/caster is non-adjustable, I'd like to just set toe and call it a day-- the alignment was perfect before this work, it was just that the bushings and end-links were wore out and the vehicle would clunk at low speeds when hitting small bumps. I prefer to replace everything while I'm down there since the parts are cheap and this is a 190k mile vehicle.
Any input/info on the subject would be much appreciated!