I just bought a '97 audi a6 quattro at a local auto auction for pretty cheap. its pretty mechanically sound, except the right rear shock seems to be loocked up, and the (camber>?) angle seems to be off, the bottom end o the tire seems to be inward more, and the wheelgap on that tire is much larger than on the other one. the picture was taken off of my phone, but i hope its enough for someone to think of a possible reason for this


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It's really hard to see since the bottom of the tire is missing in that pic but it could be something as simple as needing an alignment. Take it to get aligned and they will let you know if anything needs replaced to repair the camber.

 

i hope its as simple as an alignment, but ive heard a variety of different possibile causes for the larger wheel gap

 

Can you get a picture with the front wheel in to so I can try to see what your talking about?

 

For a good front end shop:

http://www.gsp9700.com/pub/search/findgsp9700.cfm

 

the pictures showing the left and right wheelg ap were taken on a hill, walking from left to right is going down hill

 

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ADJUSTMENT

Models w/2-Point Ball Joint Mounting


[*]Loosen both ball joint mounting nuts on control arm.[*]Using lever 3098 or equivalent, move ball joint until camber is within specifications.[*]Tighten mounting nuts to specifications, recheck camber and correct if necessary.[*]Check toe, and adjust if necessary.[/ol]
Models w/3-Point Ball Joint Mounting


[*]Loosen front and center ball joint mounting nuts until washer can be moved back and forth.[*]Install camber adjustment tool 3196 or equivalent with hole in tool over center ball joint nut.[*]Turn spindle on tool so knurled pin on top of tool engages in hole in ball joint and tighten.[*]Place top of tool clamp over head of center ball joint bolt and tighten with knurled ****.[*]Loosen rear ball joint nut until washer can be moved, then turn spindle until desired camber is reached. If ball joint jams on control arm when spindle is turned (no camber change), move camber adjustment tool by pulling lever from side to side.[*]Pull front end of tool lever inward as far as possible while pushing rear end of lever outward with similar force and hold lever in position.[*]Have a helper tighten two outer ball joint mounting nuts.[*]Remove camber adjustment tool, then tighten center ball joint nut.[*]Tighten all ball joint nuts to specifications, then check toe setting and adjust if necessary.[/ol]

 

Camber

Notes






NOTE: Check camber adjustment on left. and right sides with optical axle measuring device.



























[*]Loosen lock nuts.[/ol]


























[*]Adjust by turning threaded sleeve as necessary to achieve specified camber value.[*]Tighten lock nuts.[*]Check toe, adjust if necessary.[/ol]










Notes






NOTE:

[*]Check toe adjustment on led and right sides with optical axle measuring device.[*]Before adjusting toe, check the camber adjustment carefully, and adjust if necessary.[/ul]


























[*]Loosen nuts on pivot mount.[/ol]


























[*]Install adjuster tool No. 3134, or equivalent.[*]Adjust by sliding pivot mount in trapezoidal arm as necessary.[*]Tighten nuts at pivot mount.[*]Check camber, adjust if necessary.[/ol]