Re: IRS wheel alignment

[Greg Merritt <gregm@vwtype3.org>]

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>From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
>To: typw3@vwtype3.org
>Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 19:13:00 -0600
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>Subject: Re: IRS wheel alignment
>Priority: normal
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>> I need to buy new rear tyres for my SQB but before I do so I have to
>> fix a problem with the rear wheel alignment. The LR tyre always runs
>> off on the inside long before the RR shows signs of significant wear.
>
>> The last time I had the alignment checked it showed theat the rear
>> toe and camber is quite far out of spec. I know for a fact that it IS
>> possible to adjust the rear wheel alignment of the car is fitted with
>> IRS. I even have the correct specs form VWSA for my model but I still
>> don't know exactly where and what to adjust to get it set right.
>
>A possibility that you have not mentioned is that one of the torsion
>bars is failing.  Does the car list to port or starboard?
>
>You should also verify that the diagonal arm inner ends are properly
>anchored in the bolts and bushings.  I had a car in here once where I
>believe someone had taken those parts apart and not bothered to put
>them back together.  It handled a lot better once that was fixed.
>
>Jim
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>Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
>Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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