Replaced lower control arm now way out of alignment???

[Dirtrag2]

Hi all,

on my 1999 mk3 jetta, today i replaced my drivers side lower control arm due to a worn bushing and when i put it all back together, the drivers side wheel is about a 1/2 turn of the steering wheel out of alignment with the passenger side wheel. ( the wheels are now pigeon toed!! )
new control arm is the same as the old one ( dimensions, angles, all the holes line up ) and everything checks out just fine on the passenger side. I am kinda stumped now and would like to figure this out, any suggestions?  

thanks  

[R.O.R-2.0]

Hi all,

on my 1999 mk3 jetta, today i replaced my drivers side lower control arm due to a worn bushing and when i put it all back together, the drivers side wheel is about a 1/2 turn of the steering wheel out of alignment with the passenger side wheel. ( the wheels are now pigeon toed!! )
new control arm is the same as the old one ( dimensions, angles, all the holes line up ) and everything checks out just fine on the passenger side. I am kinda stumped now and would like to figure this out, any suggestions?  

thanks  

ball joint bolts are egg shaped.. they allow LOTS of adjustment.. try that first.

[Dirtrag2]

thanks for the help ROR, but while the alignment is closer, it's not quite enough... But just enough that i should be able to back off the tie rod to make it work.
Stupid "Made in China" CRAP!