Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: CJHenderson on February 24, 2021, 23:48:55
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I'm trying to install the upper control arm camber. I have the adjustment washer and both rubber bushing, but unable to install the flat metal spacer due to the lack of space.. Can I do away with that spacer or is there another way of getting it installed?
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Hi CJ,
I did this recently. What your picture shows is correct regarding the space available, it was a pain to get all of the components in.
I think the technique I used was to install it to the point you have done and then pull the head of the bolt towards yourself a bit so it's at an angle. Try and fit the washer in from the far side as far as you can into the "wedge" shaped opening. Then try and move the bolt back into alignment dragging the washer with it. I had to tap it into place and also use some small pick tools to get the rubber seals back into shape.
To be honest it was an ugly job I made of it and I am sure there are better techniques but it worked.
Don't give up. That washer has to go in there.
Regards
Peter
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Glad to know that I'm not alone. After a good night sleep and releasing my frustration I went back out this morning and in 40 minutes had both camber and spindles installed.
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Good to hear that !!