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G3 Front camber kit installation
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-:: General Information ::-
Owner Handle:
Tomn_gsr
Car:
1996 Integra GS-R
Installation time:
~1.5 hours
-:: Parts Required ::-
Quantity Part Description Part Number
1 pair Ingalls +1.25 to 3 kit 35730
(rubber bushings)
-:: Tools Required ::-
Hydraulic jack
Jackstands
Various 12, 14, 15, 17 and 19 mm sockets/ratchets
Bench mounted vise
Hammer
Torque wrench
-:: Installation Steps ::-
1. Take mental note, or measure distance between top of fender and center of hub.
2. Lift vehicle and place on jackstands and remove front wheels.
3. Remove front struts (see strut installation).
4. Raise lower control arm with hydraulic jack. Use of a block of wood is recommended.
5. Remove both 17 mm nuts that hold the upper control arm to the chassis of the vehicle.
6. Carefully swing the upper control arm outside of the wheel well. Any stress on the ABS wire may damage the sensor.
7. Remove both 14 mm bolts/nuts off the stock mounting points.
8. Place camber it in vise, and temporarely adjust the camber kit close to the stock location. Tighten bolt to 35 ft-lbs.
9. If bushings are polyurithane, lubricate with lithium grease.
10. Install camber kit on upper control arm.
11. Tighten the 14 mm bolts and nuts. They should only be snug, not too tight.
12. Do a test fit. Remove brass bushings if the kit doesn't sit flush with the chassis.
13. Tighten the new 19 mm nuts on the camber kit to 47 ft-lbs.
14. With hydraulic floor jack, raise the hub to be at the approximate ride height (remember mental note in step 1).
15. Reinstall front strut (see strut installation).
16. Take a break, and eat some world famous Boboul pizza.
17. Repeat previous steps for opposite side, especially 16.
18. Install front wheels, lower vehicle and tighten lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs.
19. Drive to the nearest alignment shop for proper alignment.
-:: Installation Comments ::-
This kit is very well built, easy to install, and will greatly help reduce uneven tire wear. Alignment after installation is a must.
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