The passenger side looks OK (could be room for more caster) but, the driver’s side is exactly backwards. With power steering you are trying to get 7 degrees of caster and -0.5 degrees of camber (wheel tilted in at the top)
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So I discovered something tonight I really do not understand.
I was checking the range of motion regarding this damage.
When I turn the wheel left and right, the driver size UCA stays static however when I observe the range of motion on the passenger side (the side with the wheel damage) the UCA lifts up when turning to the right and gets stiff.
From center (straight) to full left turn, the UCA stays static however when I go from centre to full right, the UCA stays straight.
Any advice on what to look for would be appreciated
It’s moving because of caster. We’ve already determined that you have differing caster from side to side. Align both sides alike and they will move the same.
I think your passenger side UCA is assembled incorrectly. The ball joint plate needs to be removed and flipped front to back.
Here's a picture of mine for reference:
Kyle
Thanks Kyle
Great eye!!
I adjusted the UCAs to closer side to side however this had no effect on the range of motion and binding.
I just went and looked and it is assemble wrong.
Passenger side is angled up and the drivers is angled down like yours pictured.
Thanks you so much!!!!!
This explains why it contacted the rim
I know what I am doing Saturday
Anyone know the part number for the upper ball joint?
I started correcting the incorrectly assembled UCA today and wasn’t surprised to find the boot is damaged IMG_1380.jpeg
Also, my understanding is this ball joint is threaded in with Loctite. What’s the best method to break it free? IMG_1381.jpg
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