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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Dirtrag2 on February 26, 2012, 11:46:43 am

Title: Replaced lower control arm now way out of alignment???
Post by: Dirtrag2 on February 26, 2012, 11:46:43 am

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  

Title: Re: Replaced lower control arm now way out of alignment???
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on February 26, 2012, 12:02:56 pm

Quote from: Dirtrag2 on February 26, 2012, 11:46:43 am

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.

Title: Re: Replaced lower control arm now way out of alignment???
Post by: Dirtrag2 on February 27, 2012, 04:53:09 pm

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!  >:(