[s-cars] Caster/Camber Audi S6

[Freed, David (Exchange)]

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Normally when I see Camber numbers like these I assume you have lowered

your car.  First thing needed (if this is true) is upper strut plate

modified for more negative adjustment.  Then when I did mine (with the

modified plates) I had similar variations left and right.  The alignment

shop loosened the entire front subframe and reset it to be more centered.

Then the adjustments fell into the correct range.  Worth trying this

relatively simple fix.  The subframe must have taken a shot (of course

it was the previous owner) and been pushed to one side.  Now that the

car has been lowered, aligned and has new 17" rubber its handling is

completely transformed.  Next is the brakes ..... and family budget

approval from my better half.



Dave Freed '93 S4

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   Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 02:51:06 -0000

   From: "toddekramer" <tekramer at ucdavis.edu>

Subject: Re: Caster/Camber Audi S6



Jan,



Typically the entire control arm must be replaced; fortunately they

are relatively inexpensive.  Another part to inspect is the rear

subframe mounts (4A0 399 419E and 420E) of the front subframe /

cross member.  These are bonded rubber and are what anchor the rears

of the front control arms ... if they are worn, then they allow the

control arms to compress inwards or out ... which will throw off the

camber.  These parts are usually only available from the dealer for a

pretty penny (or krone).



If those look good, then the only other flexible member is the upper

strut mounts ... also bonded rubber.



Hope this helps,



Todd Kramer

'95 S6





--- In s-car-list at y..., "Jan Nielsen" <audis8 at o...> wrote:

> Hi! I have a serious problem with my caster on my 97 mod S6, on the left

> side its +1,05 degrees and on the right its +2,55 degrees. This obviously

> makes my Camber all messed up, cause when the camber plates are adjusted

> equally on both sides I have -1,45 degrees negative camber on the left
side

> and -0,30 degrees negative on the right wheel.. I have changed bushings
and

> can not se anything that is wrong with the sub frame, but I have yet to

> replace this item: 4A0 407 151 The Lever of a forward suspension bracket

> there is a ball joint or what its called on this thing, which u can not

> replace. but u have to buy the whole thing..

>

> anyone knows if this part can mess up the camber if the ball joint on it
is

> bad?

>

> really need some help here.

>

> I'm grateful for every answer.

>

> best regards

>

> Jan Nielsen from Norway





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