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paul
Member Since: 12 Feb 2006
Location: Midlands
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Guys.
Took it for a 4 wheel alignment today and the rear Camber angle is out on the one side. The computer showed how to adjust it but said may need a kit. The bolt it showed is just straight into a rubber bush. They explained it should be on a eccentric cam so as it turns it will adjust. They explained that is what the kit must be for.
Does anyone have any knowledge of this kit or if there is a way to adjust it?
It's only just outside the tolerance which is 0.00 to -1.30, whilst I'm at -1.37.
The machine is a Hunter Hawkeye Premium machine.
Thanks Paul 2006 TDV6 S Auto, Buckingham Blue, for the wife and kids.
2013 BMW 535d M sport touring.
Last edited by paul on 13th Jul 2013 5:16 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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 13th Jul 2013 4:58 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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IMHO, it's not out far enough to worry about. The bolts can, and do seize up. And they can be a nightmare to adjust, due to lack of space.
FWIW, if I do any suspension work that will need an alignment, the rear wheels are removed, and the camber set to its minimum adjustment before the alignment  My D3 Build Thread
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| 13th Jul 2013 5:09 pm |
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paul
Member Since: 12 Feb 2006
Location: Midlands
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Thanks for the reply.
So what is the kit? Or does it not need one?
The one side is -0.54 whilst the other side is -1.37.
Is this something that has worn or just an adjustment issue?
Thanks again Paul 2006 TDV6 S Auto, Buckingham Blue, for the wife and kids.
2013 BMW 535d M sport touring.
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| 13th Jul 2013 5:15 pm |
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HD
Member Since: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 5
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| Seized adjusters for rear wheel camber. |
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Have the same problem. ATS could not shift the threaded rod and applied releasing oil and the problem is back with me. Local garage will give it a go tomorrow but if that fails, they reckon a dealer repair would be thousands and cheaper to replace tyres as and when.
Any other ideas out there?
Thanks.
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| 20th Oct 2015 1:56 pm |
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SteveNorman
Member Since: 14 Oct 2005
Location: Somerset
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The 'kit' that's being referred to is not necessary on a Disco 3. On some cars there is no adjustment available for adjusting sometimes camber or castor, thus when they are out, a new eccentric bush/ bolt kit is needed to lengthen or shorten the rods for adjustment, to replace a straight bush.
A disco 3 already has an eccentric bolt on the top of the hub. At the rear This should turn to allow the top of the wheel to adjust in and out, altering the camber. The more the wheel tips in at the top, the more the negative camber, the more it tips out at the top, the more positive camber.
It's a bit worrying the person operating the equipment can't look and see how the suspension is altered (you just need to look!)
As for seized bolts, this is common. Sometimes the only way is to carefully cut the bolt off from the hub/top arm, then renew the bolt and top arm joint....... Not thousands ££ though! 
Regards
Steve
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| 20th Oct 2015 8:17 pm |
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