Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: 2rsan on July 05, 2021, 20:48:37

Title: Rear axle camber
Post by: 2rsan on July 05, 2021, 20:48:37

Hi, after restoration the rear axle has a positive camber of 3 deg. All springs are the same. Does not look right.
What can be wrong?

Title: Re: Rear axle camber
Post by: Jonny B on July 05, 2021, 22:39:51

Have you driven the car at all? When the Pagoda is up in air with the wheels hanging, they will give a positive camber as they sag. When the car is down the wheels take time to re-adjust. That is the usual item. After a short drive they usually come back to the normal position.

Not a bad idea to double check the bolts, shocks etc to be sure all are okay.

Title: Re: Rear axle camber
Post by: 2rsan on July 06, 2021, 17:24:05

Yes the car was been driven and I am aware of the problem you decribe  ;) ;)
I see now in the part manual that the upper spring rubber grommet comes in different hights. Will check what is on the car. Any other suggestions?

Title: Re: Rear axle camber
Post by: stickandrudderman on July 06, 2021, 17:30:28

Things that can affect rear camber:
Spring cushions.
Spring platforms.
Centre spring (and its cushion)
Rear axle centre mounting.
Rear axle pivot bush being incorrectly installed.
Carbon fiber panels.  ;)