Date: 13 Oct 2005 08:18:59 -0700 From: klbailey_usenetnospamo.com Subject: Re: Can rear camber be adjusted on a 00 Viggen?
Dave Hinz wrote: > On 12 Oct 2005 06:17:19 -0700, klbailey_usenetnospamo.com <klbailey_usenetnospamo.com> wrote: > > > > Good question. My NG900 turbo's rear alignment is also out of spec, > > and the shop said there is no built-in adjustment but they could try to > > fix it with shims, which is a very time-consuming process. > > I don't know the GM-900, but on the c900, this is accomplished > by...bending the axle tube. Yes, in addition to shims, the shop also mentioned using some sort of hydraulic jaws as another option. The car hasn't been in an accident, so that sounds like a rather violent adjustment that could easily go wrong. It may be worth a try. I like Dexter J's suggestion to check bushings and bearings (though the technician apparently didn't see anything obviously wrong. In my case, the toe is worse than the camber. > > Can anyone else shed light on this? Why don't manufacturers provide > > for any adjustment on the rear suspensions, especially on performance / > > handling-oriented cars? Why provide rear alignment specifications, but > > no means to maintain them? > > A knowledgeable shop will have the experience and equipment to do the > job properly. Sounds like you need to go to a Saab specialist, dealer, > or someone who does alignments as their primary business. There's > nothing new about this sort of rear axle, or the adjustment methods. > > Dave Hinz Since my local Saab specialist doesn't have an alignment rack, I visited the subcontractor they use. The subcontractor has previously been awarded the Jetronic Cup for best independent shop in North America by Robert Bosch GmbH.