Alignment after CV Joint Change ??

[mark.pt]

I have just fitted a new outer cv joint to stop the clicking noise I experienced.

To make life easy, I disconnected the ball joint via the 3 bolts underneath.

Now all re-fitted, is it recommended I have the alignment checked.

This costs £50 at my local garage so would rather not have the cost if it's not entirely necessary.

 

[DPJ]

Yes, you should get tracking and camber checked.

 

[andycupra]

get it done.

you will get the money back indirectly by not ruining your tyres

 

[kineticz]

Agreed on both counts.

 

[LEE69]

Get it done properly by using this equipment

http://www.alignmycar.co.uk/

 

[mark.pt]

How do they make the adjustment on the camber ?

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

What model do you have? I thought only the R's had adjustable camber?

 

[DPJ]

What model do you have? I thought only the R's had adjustable camber?

Wishbones on all the range LC, non-cupra are slotted for adjustment of bottom ball joint.

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

So it is adjustable? when I asked a few months ago everyone said it wasn't

 

[turbin]

My shop in Sweden told me my LCR have no camber adjustment other than a tiny slot strip on the lower side. Almost nothing. My car eats the front right inside tyre no matter what I do... buhu

 

[andycupra]

a popular essex garage near some shops seem unable to do any camber adjustment.

 

[mark.pt]

I have the 1.8t sport and cannot see the camber is adjusted.

 

[DPJ]

Adjustment of the balljoint plate in the wishbone end affects the camber angle. Why else do you think it's slotted?