Re: bushings in rear transverse links

[Pcarselle <pcarselle@worldnet.att.net>]

Phil Rose wrote:
> 
> >I'm reposting because I've gotten almost no response. Can't believe there
> >isn't >a bunch of BTDTs on this one.
> >
> >On my '91 200q: with either rear wheel off, when I grab an upper
> >transverse >link, I can rotate it (about the long axis) thru a range of
> >about 20 (maybe 30) >degrees. Even  though they don't seem especially
> >loose (in fact are very hard >to rotate),I guess this movement indicates
> >some wear in the outer bushings.
> >
> >Is this the usual symptom of _excessive_ wear in the components? That is,
> >>should they be _replaced_?
> >
> >Is it possible to replace the (outer) end only? Or are both ends likely to
> >need >replacement at about the same time?
> 
> I'm still hoping for feedback on the above questions (especially the first
> one).
> 
> If clarification is needed: the "transverse links" in question are those
> upper links that adjust the rear wheel camber. I want to know if the amount
> of movement I described indicates _enough_ bushing wear that the links
> should be replaced. These are probably originals and therefore have 99K
> miles.
> Thanks,
> 
> Phil
> 
> Phil Rose               Rochester, NY
> '89 100
> '91 200q                pjrose@servtech.com
Phil:
I am not sure I understand how and what you are doing. 
The tranversal links should maintain a constant distance form the lower
tranversal support arm and the rear wheels.
I test as follws:
With wheel off.. I reinsert and screw in a wheel lug bolt into
hub/rotor....using pliers on the bolt and applying vertical force up and
down  I test for play at both ends of the links.... the hub and rotor
should not move at all....camber should remain perfectly fixed.
HTH
Pablo