Having just been through a DIY alignment (completed yesterday), I offer the
following:
The spec for the rear toe is the same as the front: 0" to 1/16" total toe IN.
Some things to note:
1. You will note that the measurement is in inches, not in degrees. The
burning question, then, is where to measure the distance. According to the
ROM (Haynes or Bentley, I forget which one), you measure from the center of
the wheel to the center of the bulge on the tire. This is approximately 10
1/2 inches from the center of the wheel. With a little trig, this equates to
an angle of .35 degree.
2. Note that the spec is TOTAL toe. For the rear wheels, it is important to
set each individually to 0" to 1/32", otherwise the car will have a propensity
to "crab" down the road.
3. The rear shims are 1/16" thick. One shim changes toe by a little more
than 1/32". Add/remove shims under the inner trailing arm mount, if possible,
so as not to alter the wheel base.
4. Alignment must be done with the car on the ground, as the toe changes
dramatically with the wheels hanging (ask me how I know).
Good luck.
Paul Edelstein
Annandale, VA
71 TR6 Damson CC67060
80 TR8 Aqua TPVDV8AT210430
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 19:13:09 -0500
From: mocharand5@aol.com
Subject: Rear Tow in, out?
What is it on the rear. Tow in, tow out? How much
Second question. I installed all new seals to the rear end. I installed
properly and have the main seal leaking slightly. I have not driven the car as
it still is about 4 months from completion,(I hope)does the seal need break
in? Should I just install a new one? Pulling off the main drive shaft hub and
I can't see anything that stands out to be wrong. Not to far in or out.
3rd question- Has anyone experienced all the issues I've had trying to lower
the car extremely low? Need to talk more about that one. I'm sure I could have
found a few short cuts had my computer not crashed.
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