rear axel

remo

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hi to all , has anyone come across the rear wheel kicking slightly out on the n/s compared to the o/s, could this this be a worn bush ? my vehicle has only done 52k and is on a 04 plate ?. thanks.
 
Hi there your rear wheels should be inclined slightly at the top.Both should be the same though.As for worn bushes what you do have is a taper roller bearing in the rear stub axles and if this is that badly worn to cause the wheel to kick out then the noise would be very noticeable.A simple check would be to jack the car up and stick axle stands under the rear axle.Then grip the wheel at the top and bottom and try and wobble the wheel.There should be no movement.Do the same at either side again no movement.What to check for next is the rear axles integrity.This is basically an angle iron between the 2 stub axles. Your looking for any splits or tears in the steel work.If anywhere look in the area of the stub axle itself.This is very unlikely but did happen to me on a Renault 18 once.Back axle was torn like a bit of paper:mad: . Hope some of this helps.
Cheers Davy
 
Hi remo
Is your rear wheel alignment problem related to camber or 'toe-in' settings?
Camber is not adjustable so if this is the problem it must be related to worn or damaged parts as Davy indicated.
Toe-in settings however can be equalised 'side to side' so if one wheel is pointing inwards while the other kicks out, you could try following the attached procedure as part of a 4 wheel alignment check.

Centralising toe setting at rear wheels
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The total toe setting at the rear wheels cannot be adjusted.
The individual toe values can be centralised by moving the rear axle.

– Slacken off bolts -arrows- at mounting brackets -1-.
2 - Axle beam
– Centralise the individual toe settings by moving the mounting brackets.
– Install new hexagon bolts and tighten.
If the total toe setting is outside the permitted tolerance, or if it is not possible to centralise the individual settings, the axle beam must be checked for damage and renewed if necessary.

Cheers Spike
 
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