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Camber Bolts
I have a 2000 SW with a bit of an alignment problem. I took it in for an
alignment (non-dealer) and got it back with a typical little spec sheet. After alignment, front cross-camber was still listed as out of spec with a short note that said something to the effect of "needs new cam bolts". I have no experience with alignment issues, but assume that the bolts are too rusted or something. Is this something I could replace myself and then have it realigned? partsamerica.com lists camber adjusting bolt kits from $17-27, which I am willing to bet is cheaper than having a shop replace them. I have to admit, I don't know where these are located under the car... Thanks |
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The strut is held to the hub/knuckle assembly with 2 big bolts - see this
photo: http://www.evilplastic.com/photos92/knuckle1.jpg . Camber bolts replace at least one of them with a smaller diameter bolt that's oblong which allows some adjustment where there would otherwise be none. Most shops (including my local Saturn) will just make the bolt hole in the strut housing slightly oblong and use the original bolt. You can see a photo of what the holes then look like he http://www.evilplastic.com/photos92/nfhous2.jpg .This accomplishes the same thing, doesn't require extra parts, and maintains the strength of the original full-sized bolt. I've done this on both of my Saturns. These photos are from the 92 SC suspension page on my website. Visit it if you'd like to see more detail. Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ] --- Visit my Saturn Car Audio and Performance Page at http://www.evilplastic.com "oligoguy" > wrote in message lkaboutautos.com... > I have a 2000 SW with a bit of an alignment problem. I took it in for an > alignment (non-dealer) and got it back with a typical little spec sheet. > After alignment, front cross-camber was still listed as out of spec with a > short note that said something to the effect of "needs new cam bolts". I > have no experience with alignment issues, but assume that the bolts are > too rusted or something. > > Is this something I could replace myself and then have it realigned? > partsamerica.com lists camber adjusting bolt kits from $17-27, which I am > willing to bet is cheaper than having a shop replace them. I have to > admit, I don't know where these are located under the car... > > Thanks > |
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Thanks a lot blah blah and Lane! I did not realize that it was not
adjustable to begin with, and now I have a pretty good idea how to deal with it. I agree with blah blah that it looks like a pain, but I think it is easier for a guy like me to replace a bolt rather than widen the hole as Lane has done (nice website/work by the way). |
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