Steering wheel rocks to and fro
02-07-2017, 07:01 AM
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Here's a link to an old post by donbrew. Check post #14.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/brak...n-53353/page2/
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/brak...n-53353/page2/
02-07-2017, 10:01 AM
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If I recall my training on the front end rack, adjustment to camber effects toe, check the toe first then recheck the camber, now that was back in 1973, and well there weren't slot of front wheel drive cars with MacPherson struts on this side of the ocean. That may only apply to cars with upper and lower control arm 's.
02-07-2017, 01:20 PM
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No, they are inter connected. But "ease of assembly" is the main reason for McPherson struts now, no need for a rack in the plant all they need is a ruler. Everything else has bolts and holes to line up.
I have never been in a car plant, but my guess is they count turns on the tie rod ends or something just as easy. You don't need educated or certified auto workers, just a template.
I have never been in a car plant, but my guess is they count turns on the tie rod ends or something just as easy. You don't need educated or certified auto workers, just a template.
02-07-2017, 04:26 PM
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My "no" was to the last sentence.
Camber affects toe; toe does no affect camber. Camber and caster are hard points, unless camber kits (either an offset bolt or drilling) has been installed.
That may only apply to cars with upper and lower control arm 's.
Last edited by donbrew; 02-07-2017 at 05:37 PM.
02-07-2017, 04:47 PM
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Well, $95 later and it's supposed to be in spec again. They did a 2 wheel alignment. I have not been able to talk to the tech, so don't know if those aftermarket struts had the elongated holes or not. I don't remember seeing them when I installed the struts, but also wasn't looking for them. I just recall everyone saying that OEM HHRs don't have adjustable camber.
Next week I buy the new tires.
Next week I buy the new tires.
02-10-2017, 09:09 AM
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A. If the control arm bushings are bad the angles would change constantly
B. Worn out hub/bearings will cause odd wear, usually either inside wear and/or cupping, much like camber
I am wondering why the tech bothered changing the toe, if he was going to leave it "not perfect". As far as I can see there is no improvement. It started out within limits ended up still within limits, but still not optimum. In fact, it was better before than after.
B. Worn out hub/bearings will cause odd wear, usually either inside wear and/or cupping, much like camber
I am wondering why the tech bothered changing the toe, if he was going to leave it "not perfect". As far as I can see there is no improvement. It started out within limits ended up still within limits, but still not optimum. In fact, it was better before than after.