On a 2005 Dakota, which is the caster cam bolt on the lower control arm? The front one or the back one? Thank you.

 

It's a balance, moving one will change both caster, and camber. Gotta play with 'em to get the settings in the right spot.

 

Why do you care? I just changed the left ball joint, and on re-assembly and lubrication, discovered that both tie-rod ends were just about worn out. Since I would rather do it in September than February, I replaced them both.

Used a tape measure to get the alignment close, then drove to Canadian Tire for a late Sunday afternoon alignment. Camber and caster were slightly out of spec on initial measurement, and were the same when delivered to me. These don't move without breaking once they have a little life in them! I saw the alignment guy get the big bar and give it the old college try, but nothing.

 

Follow the link to the Service Manual below (above the picture), and download it.

Alignment info starts on page 32.

 

Thank you.

 

Thank you much.

 

Greatly appreciated.