Audi 80 camber

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Fri 5 Nov 2004 15:39
Audi 80 camber - Peasant
Hi, where do you set the camber on 91 audi 80 non quattro?
There is a good deal of play in the hub carrier to strut mounting bolts when loosened, do you just tighten in the "middle" of the play and adjust camber using the slotted bolts at the balljoint?

Grateful for any help.
thanks,
Martin
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Sat 6 Nov 2004 13:34
Audi 80 camber - IanW3
Martin,

This is exactly what I did - the second time.

After replacing the dampers, I took the car in to have the tracking checked. On the first attempt, the mechanic couldn't get enough adjustment on the track rod, so I took it home & did as you say. On the second attempt the mechanic was able to get both camber and tracking in range.

If there is a more scientific method, I'd be interested to hear it.

I also made sure that the track adjusters were unseized on both sides - easily the longest part of the job.

Ian.
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Tue 9 Nov 2004 09:22
Audi 80 camber - Peasant
Hi Ian,
Thanks for the help.
I recently replaced the track rod ends, greased them up good.
Apparently some guys put a cut up bicycle tube over the arm, plenty of grease inside, cable ties either end. I am not that conscientious!
Have new balljoints as well, I'll bang them before getting the camber / tracking checked.

Again, Ta for help.

Martin
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