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Old 01-25-2012, 04:54 PM   #1
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'93 PA rear wheel camber

1993 PA with 250,000 miles. Searched forums but just found a thread on how to swap out bearing hub.

I think we changed out rear shocks/struts about 3 yrs ago. Daughter now driving and I notice passenger rear wheel from behind looks like camber out of whack. Sometimes positive sometimes negative. mostly negative. Something is loose.

no play when grabbing wheel at 9 and 3 oclock. There is some ( about 3/8 to 1/2" ) when grabbing wheel at 12 and 6 oclock.

I have heard that rear alignment is possible either w/ shims or bolt adjustment. just not sure. This can't be a be a bearing making NO NOISE can it? Tire wear is mostly inside which means neg camber. I don't see anywhere where the shock/strut clamp bolts have shifted

Any ideas appreciated.
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Old 01-25-2012, 08:15 PM   #2
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Re: '93 PA rear wheel camber

A bearing with play would allow movement in all axes, not just vertical (12 and 6 o'clock). I'd suspect the lower control arm bushings, lower ball joint, and/or lower mount for the rear strut.

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Old 01-26-2012, 08:35 AM   #3
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Re: '93 PA rear wheel camber

You'll need another set of eyes to look underneath while you move the wheel to isolate for sure where the play is. I have seen bearings with play not cause a noise. Could be bearing, bushing, ect...
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Re: '93 PA rear wheel camber

I agree with Bowtie...not a bearing if it doesn't move at 9/3 position.....

Agree with Gmtech1....jack it up and create movement, and have another set of eyes to see where the movement is coming from.....
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Re: '93 PA rear wheel camber

Thanks guys. Can't get to it for a few days but will post back and keep posted.
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