front wheel camber

tj · Post by tj » 31 May 2005, 08:24

My xantia wagon's front wheels are leaning inwards. I have recently changed the lower ball joints and link rods, the pessenger's side camber looks to be back to normal, but the driver's side does not improve significantly. I suspect the lower arm bushes may be worn. Is there any way to confirm this? Or there are other things that I have missed? (BTW the strut mounts looks ok)
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xantiaBFY · Post by **xantiaBFY** » 31 May 2005, 09:36

tj,
just curious ...are you from Putra Heights...[8D]

tj · Post by tj » 31 May 2005, 11:26

Yes I am. Have we met somewhere?[:)]
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xantiaBFY · Post by **xantiaBFY** » 31 May 2005, 12:15

I was having the water pump changed on my XTD last Satuday...[:D]Is the ride of your wagon much improve with all the new parts?(apart from the camber)

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 31 May 2005, 12:29

Have a good look at the rubber bushes then attack them with a lever and see if there is any play, in aprticular in an inward/outward direction. This is the technique the MOT inspector will use.
Also have a good look at the strut top mount and surrounding bodywork in case its been bent or rusted and make sure the subframe hasn't been damaged in an accident and not properly repaired. You are looking for dents - I had this many years ago on a Triumph 1300 and was lucky on that car to be able to repair it by shimming under a mounting bolt.
jeremy

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 31 May 2005, 13:17

its unusual for arm bushes to cause this unless they have broken up completly,i would look for damage to strut,lower arm,sub/frame or wheel rim regards malcolm

tj · Post by tj » 01 Jun 2005, 14:53

xantiaBFY,
Good to see you here [:)]. Yes, the ride has improved with the new ball joints and link rods, the noise has dissappeared as well. The driver side camber is still a concern though. I will put the car on jack stand and see if there's lateral movement on the wheel.
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