Ford Focus Geometry
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I have a friend who caused some damage to the rear nearside suspension arms,he skidded on some diesel whilst negotiating a roundabout some months ago. He damaged 3 out of the 4 arms that are on the rear axle,along with the wheel bearing.
He has replaced all of the three arms along with the wheel bearing and a second hand alloy wheel and tyre,all the parts were replaced with genuine Ford parts and qualified mechanic carried out the work.
The problem is some months on he has discovered that when he is negotiating a right hand turn which is more sharper than normal he hears a knocking sound,one that you tend to get from a Cv joint or bearing.
When checked it is neither it is what I would say the geometry as the distance from the bottom knuckle arm to the inner most of the alloy is less on the nearside than on the offside consequently,when cornering it is catching slightly on the very most inner of the alloy.
Now my question is to any of you in the business this
1. Is there a specific way of setting the suspension arms back upon apart from the usual alignment.
2. Can anyone suggest what could be the matter (apart from the obvious ie more damage not found)
3.Would a geometry check show the exact problem
4.How much would something like this cost
5.And are there garages that have such equipment that you can drive into to have this done.
I know it may sound daft or perhaps i have not explained it correctly so I apoligise in advance,but any advice would be very much appreciated.
Stephen
He has replaced all of the three arms along with the wheel bearing and a second hand alloy wheel and tyre,all the parts were replaced with genuine Ford parts and qualified mechanic carried out the work.
The problem is some months on he has discovered that when he is negotiating a right hand turn which is more sharper than normal he hears a knocking sound,one that you tend to get from a Cv joint or bearing.
When checked it is neither it is what I would say the geometry as the distance from the bottom knuckle arm to the inner most of the alloy is less on the nearside than on the offside consequently,when cornering it is catching slightly on the very most inner of the alloy.
Now my question is to any of you in the business this
1. Is there a specific way of setting the suspension arms back upon apart from the usual alignment.
2. Can anyone suggest what could be the matter (apart from the obvious ie more damage not found)
3.Would a geometry check show the exact problem
4.How much would something like this cost
5.And are there garages that have such equipment that you can drive into to have this done.
I know it may sound daft or perhaps i have not explained it correctly so I apoligise in advance,but any advice would be very much appreciated.
Stephen
Firstly, are you refering to the rear lower suspension arms and the control blade arms ?
Only way you're really going to know what is going on is to get the car onto a 4 wheel alignment jig to check all geometry settings. For the rear specifically camber, toe, total toe and thrust angle.
Cost will vary depending upon where you go to and whereabouts you are.
The knocking you mention sounds like it would be coming from the front anyway, rather than the rear and is usually indicative of a worn CV boot.
Only way you're really going to know what is going on is to get the car onto a 4 wheel alignment jig to check all geometry settings. For the rear specifically camber, toe, total toe and thrust angle.
Cost will vary depending upon where you go to and whereabouts you are.
The knocking you mention sounds like it would be coming from the front anyway, rather than the rear and is usually indicative of a worn CV boot.
Edited by Evilbat on Thursday 5th June 02:35
Thanks for the reply,I have taken it to a 4 wheel aligner and it says that it is just out on the rear nearside,but they can not say what is out. So,I have ordered another arm and will try that then the next thing will be the hub itself as they say that may have been damaged in the impact.
As for the knocking we have confirmed it is coming from the rear as stated as there is evidence of this on the alloy wheel,so,it is process of ellimination which is the expensive way. Unless you know of a quicker cheaper way once again thanks
Stefluc
As for the knocking we have confirmed it is coming from the rear as stated as there is evidence of this on the alloy wheel,so,it is process of ellimination which is the expensive way. Unless you know of a quicker cheaper way once again thanks
Stefluc
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