Rear alignment questions Options

[mike_the_man]

Hi all,

I'm going to try and get a wheel alignment again this weekend. This time I'm planning on standing there and watching everything they do, just to make sure they do everything I ask. I have my doubts that they know how to align a 914, especially the rear. The front adjustments seem pretty straight forward to me. The rear, on the other hand, is a little less clear. There are 3 bolts to loosen, I believe. Does anybody have a decent pic of the bolts that are used in the adjustment? Also, loosening the bolts allows adjustment of the rear toe, but shims are needed to adjust the camber, is that correct? Anybody that can explain this to me will get a beer, although they have to come up to Regina, Saskatchewan to collect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Thanks,

[mskala]

Especially if I was going to take it to somebody not
used to 914's, I would really worry about the adjustment
bolts being broken off. People say they break, even
though I was lucky on my car.

Reach in there on the top of the plate with a small
screwdriver, pry off the 3 plastic caps, and pour in
some penetrating oil a few days before going in for
the alignment. It can't hurt!