D2A negative camber problem

[GTSF]

Morning all,

I have a negative camber problem with the front right wheel of my D2A.

Negative camber (wheel leaning inwards at the top) is obvious to the eye and measured at -1.7 degrees by the wheel alignment shop. It results in a constant push to the left and accelerated wear on inside of the tyre.

I'm after some help in determining what is causing the negative camber.

The possibilities I can think of are


Worn steering knuckle ball joints
Worn hub bearing
Incorrect steering knuckle (ie D2 knuckle rather than D2A)
Bent diff housing
I have had a good look at everything and turned and twisted and levered. I can't find any play in bearings or ball joints; ball joints look parallel and I can't see any deformation or damage. Everything looks original (so don't really expect an incorrect knuckle).

I think my first step will be to get the ball joints replaced - they would have to be the prime suspects as the 'movable parts' most likely to wear.

While they are out though, I'd like to positively identify the knuckle and somehow measure the diff and 'king pin' angle.

So, any tips on how to positively identify the knuckle and do some measurements??

Any other 'while you're at it' suggestions?

Cheers, Lloyd

[OffTrack]

The camber spec change was only 30' so I can't see mixing the two would give you -1.7 degrees.

D2: -10' ±30'
D2a: +20' ±30'


There should be a casting number on the knuckle:

New Casting No. Old Casting No. Description
TAX000060 HRC2877 Steering knuckle - Right Hand
TAX000070 HRC2878 Steering knuckle - Left Hand


cheers
Paul

[GTSF]

Thanks Paul. Sound logic.

Cheers, Lloyd