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Hi! I recently replace both tie rods on a 1998 M3 conv. To get the new passenger tie rod the same length as the old, I had to screw in the outer end all the way until it stopped. When I got the car aligned, there was not enough adjustment to keep the steering wheel straight and still get the spec amount of toe-in. The caster and camber on the passenger side is also a couple degrees out of spec. Is this indicative of a bent control arm, worn FCAB, or worn strut mount? Or all of the above?
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05-23-2014, 06:43 AM
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This could be a rack that was not centered or a bent component. I would guess at it being the spindle. When the vehicle is being aligned, have the suspension and subframe inspected.
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The other odd thing is that the car didn't pull, but now it pulls to the right after the alignment. There was no odd tire wear before either; I just had a worn/loose tie rod.
Is it possible I got a too-long tie rod or something? I know that wouldn't fix the camber/caster issues, but the fact that they ran out of adjustment, and the steering wheel is cocked left, seems like the right rod is too long. |
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05-23-2014, 07:15 AM
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